Lot 89: w - LÉON-AIMÉ-JOACHIM LECOINTE FRENCH, 1826-1913

THE BIRTH OF VENUS

THE BIRTH OF VENUS

measurements note
100cm., 39 3/8 in.

signed and dated: L. LECOINTE 1896

white marble

NOTE

This accomplished marble is a late work by Lecointe who made his debut at the Salon in 1850. His works are rare on the market. However, a similar marble figure entitled Le Baiser sold in these rooms as lot 118, 22 November 1994.

RELATED LITERATURE
Lami, vol.3, pp.276-278