info Monkey Steeplechase
1200 euro
A 19th century sculpture: The monkey steeplechase - Six Tours. 1846. Paul
Joseph Gayrard, French, (1807-1855). In cast iron, unsigned, but very well
known! 4 stunning monkeys riding on the back of horses...
Height with the pole: 23 cm . Height without the pole: 16 cm and 23 cm wide . In
great condition! Heavy sculpture! (4 kilo)
Paul Gayrard, son of the sculptor and engraver Raymond Gayrard. studied under
his father as well as under Francois Rude and David d'Angers. He made his
debut at the Paris Salon in 1827
Literature:
Les bronzes du XIX e siecle by PIerre Kjellberg
Sculpteurs animaliers et Fondeurs by Jean Charles Hachet
Animals in bronze by Christopher Payne
