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Bronze, David & Goliath, Antonin Mercie, 19th C.

Sculpture Age: 19th Century Materials: Bronze Marks: A. Mercie Description: Sculpture depicts David stepping over Goliath after triumph with sword. Inscribed at bottom "A. Mercie" and underneath head of Goliath "635 F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris." With A Collas Brevete Reduction Mecanique pastille. Size: 29" Height Weight: 29 pounds Condition: Good. History: Marius Jean Antonin Mercié (October 30, 1845 â€" December 13, 1916, Paris), was a French sculptor and painter. The bronze sculpture "David apres le Combat," meaning, "David after battle," was one of his most popular works. The Biblical hero is depicted naked with the head of Goliath at his feet like Donatello's David, but with a turbaned head and sheathing his long sword. Meta: Sculpture, statue, statuette, figure