IIIe République (1870-1940). Uniface cast, Pastorale ou Faune jouant avec un bouc, by A. Patey 1883, Paris (Godard).

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IIIe République (1870-1940). Uniface cast, Pastorale ou Faune jouant avec un bouc, by A. Patey 1883, Paris (Godard).
Av. In a landscape, a shepherd or faun, naked and laced with ivy, seated on the left on a rock, playing the panpipes, while holding the goatee of a billy goat; signature A. PATEY Rome 1883.
Rv. Smooth.
Maier 141 = this example ) - Cat. Godard 77 ; Bronze - 571 g - 205 mm - 12 h
From the collection of Nicolas Maier: this is the example featured in the book "L'Art de la médaille en France", published in 2010, no. 141.
Dated and localized "Rome 1883". This cast was originally sold for 140 f, making it a high price. With brown patina. Superb.
By Auguste Patey (1855-1930), student of Chapu and Jouffroy for sculpture and Chaplain for medal engraving. In 1881, he was awarded the Premier Grand prix de Rome in medal engraving and fine stones, which earned him a place at the Villa Médicis from 1882 to 1884. In 1896, he became Engraver General of the French Mint.