ARTHUR MARIE GABRIEL COMTE DU PASSAGE (FRENCH, 1838 - 1909): A BRONZE EQUESTRIAN MODEL 'LE CONTREBANDIER' (THE SMUGGLER) depicting a Russian Cossack riding a stallion laden with saddlebags, the Cossack looking into the distance, dark brown patination, signed 'A. du Passage' to the naturalistic base, raised on a black marble rectangular plinth, 59cm high x 62cm wide Born to a noble family, Comte du Passage began his career as a second lieutenant in the 9e Carabiniers at Maubeuge. He first exhibited at the Salon in 1865 and following his success there, decided to give up his military career and concentrate solely on his art. He was fortunate enough to study under two of the most important Animalier sculptors of the day, Mêne and Barye, and like Mêne specialised in equestrian models, dogs and hunting scenes. Related Literature: P. Kjellberg, 'Bronzes of the 19th century, Dictionary of Sculptors', Paris, 1994, p. 531 illustrated this model. Auction Comparable: See Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 2007, lot 418.
ARTHUR MARIE GABRIEL COMTE DU PASSAGE (FRENCH, 1838 - 1909): A BRONZE EQUESTRIAN MODEL 'LE CONTREBANDIER' (THE SMUGGLER) depicting a Russian Cossack riding a stallion laden with saddlebags, the Cossack looking into the distance, dark brown patination, signed 'A. du Passage' to the naturalistic base, raised on a black marble rectangular plinth, 59cm high x 62cm wide Born to a noble family, Comte du Passage began his career as a second lieutenant in the 9e Carabiniers at Maubeuge. He first exhibited at the Salon in 1865 and following his success there, decided to give up his military career and concentrate solely on his art. He was fortunate enough to study under two of the most important Animalier sculptors of the day, Mêne and Barye, and like Mêne specialised in equestrian models, dogs and hunting scenes. Related Literature: P. Kjellberg, 'Bronzes of the 19th century, Dictionary of Sculptors', Paris, 1994, p. 531 illustrated this model. Auction Comparable: See Sotheby's, New York, 24 October 2007, lot 418.
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