Lot 283: RENAN, ERNEST (1823-1892, French philologist, philosopher and historian)

Name: RENAN, ERNEST (1823-1892, French philologist, philosopher and historian)
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: qrghs7nmc5

Est: £0 GBP - £0 GBPSold:

BonhamsLondon, United KingdomOctober 03, 2005

Item Overview

Description

PORTRAIT BY RINGEL D'ILLZACH (1847-1916),
cast bronze uniface medallion, in high relief profile facing left, signed and dated 'Ringel d'Illzach sc MDCCCLXXV' and also inscribed with the sitter's name, his birth place and the title of his most celebrated work, 7 in (17.8 cm) diameter, good colour and patination.

Artist or Maker

Désiré Ringel d'Illzach

Notes

For d'Illzach see under Gounod (lot 248). Renan was the author of the influential Origins of Christianity and the History of Israel.

Auction Details

The Roy Davids Collection

Bonhams

October 03, 2005, 12:00 AM EST

101 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1S 1SR, UK

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