Sculpture "le Pêcheur au harpon" also known as "Le pêcheur de congre" in patinated bronze. It depicts a naked young man facing left, preparing to throw a two-pronged harpoon. He is seated on a rock with his hair blowing in the wind. The statue is signed on the rock base FERRAND. It rests on a marble base.
Ernest-Justin FERRAND (1846-1932) was a French sculptor who exhibited at the Salon from 1882. He is known for his depictions of figures and allegories. "Le Repos de Diane", "Rose perdue", "Pêcheur au harpon", "Jeune pêcheur", "Le commerce", "Vénus" and "Le Triomphe de l'Amour" are among the best-known.
Late 19th century
Circa: 1885
Condition report: In good general condition. Light wear to the marble.
Dimension of marble base (cm): W:23cm; D:23cm; H:2.5cm
- Reference :
- 3168
- Availability :
- Object available
- Width :
- 22 (cm)
- Height :
- 76 (cm)
- Depth :
- 22 (cm)
- Period::
- 19th century
- Style::
- Renaissance
- Materials::
- Bronze
- Identifier Exists:
- False
