Lot 205:
Item/Description: Bronze sculpture of a proud male elk, standing over female elk and calf. Signed LEDUC to base. Brass plaque, with artist’s name and statue’s title, mounted on marble plinth.<(Lost Wax Casting) BR>Arthur Jacques Le Duc (French 1848-1918) is best known for his large-scale animal sculptures. His detailed, monumental work won him a silver medal for sculpture in both 1889 and 1900. Unfortunately, many large Arthur Le Duc works were melted down by the Nazi party or accidentally destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II.
Material: Bronze, marble
Dimensions: Bronze: Length: 11"; Width: 8 1/4"; Height: 15 3/4". Over-all (including base): Length: 16"; Width: 9 3/4"; Height: 17"
Condition: Crack to antler, age, wear, Chipping to marble. Scratches and wear to name plate
Age: 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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