French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Striding Bull” after Isidore Jules Bonheur

Description: ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR [after] French, 1827-1901 Striding Bull Patinated bronze | signed in naturalistic base "I. BONHEUR" | cast posthumously circa 1930-40 Item # 406THY02D A handsome cast of Isidore Jules Bonheur's "Striding Bull", the present example is one of the many variations he produced in the same vein as the pair of Striding Bull monumental sculptures he modeled in 1878 to flank the entrance to Parc Georges Brassens in Paris. This variation features the bull standing perfectly still, unlike the other models that are astride and evoke gentle motion. His eyes are wary and stance has slightly tensed, suggesting he has set his eyes on something curious or out of place in the infinite distance. The present example is cast posthumously circa 1930-1940, capturing a degree of silky texture from the underlying mold though not the totality that we would demand from a lifetime cast. It is an admirable example of posthumous work after the first World War and is finished in a nuanced medium-brown autumnal patina with hints of verde in the underlying colors. It is signed to the naturalistic base in the typical manner "I. BONHEUR". A lovely decorative example. Measurements: 17 1/2" H x 21" W x 8" D Condition Report: Light wear to original patina, this carefully cleaned, sealed and polished. Hairline crack in tail joint. A very fine presentation. About silla | antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. As stewards of these incredibly beautiful and timeless pieces of history, we take our role very seriously with a "light-touch" approach to restoration and conservation. All objects are guaranteed to be exactly as catalogued and also to arrive exactly as shown. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone. FREIGHT SHIPMENTS We offer economical and speedy freight service for most locations in the lower 48 States via the major LTL freight carriers. Delivery is generally 5-10 business days after packing is complete for the East Coast and 15-20 business days after packing is complete for the West Coast. Rush service is available so just contact us for a quote if there is a project deadline. The Process:The item is professionally packaged by our in-house team, palletized and shipped on a tractor trailer. Packing happens on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays so if your purchase comes through on a Wednesday, it may not be packed until the following Tuesday depending on our packing schedule.We release the palletized shipment to the LTL freight firm and upload tracking information to your orderOnce the freight has made it to the terminal nearest to your home, the dispatch team will notify the buyer and schedule a delivery day. The buyer is then required to make the necessary arrangements to receive and inspect the goods. Some freight firms will offer a delivery window while others will require the buyer or a representative for the buyer to be available the entire day. Please note, drivers are never allowed to call the buyer to update them on an expected delivery time, though it may be possible for the buyer to call the terminal and get a rough idea on updated timing throughout the day.On delivery day, the tractor trailer will arrive at the residence and the truck driver will lower the palletized shipment to the nearest curb with a lift-gate where the buyer will then be responsible for bringing it into the home, unpacking and disposing of the packing materials. If you require a higher level of service (i.e brought up the driveway and into the garage, brought into the entryway of the home, etc.) just contact us for a quote.

Price: 7100 USD

Location: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-30T21:18:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 215 USD