Lot number 3731 - Auction 137
'FORGERON' (SCHMIED BEI DER ARBEIT)

PAUL PIERRE RICHER 1849 - 1933 'FORGERON' (BLACKSMITH AT WORK) Bronze, dark patina, on a naturalistic plinth. H. 37, w. 13, d. 12.5 cm, weight approx. 4.35 kg. Signed 'Paul Richer' to the side, dated '1894' and foundry stamp 'Susse Fréres Editeurs Paris' and 'M'. Part rubbed and bumped, loss of patina, on the arm dam.