{"product_id":"bronze-of-an-eagle-with-wings-outstretched-and-egrets-by-alphonse-alexandre-arson","title":"Bronze of an Eagle with Wings Outstretched and Egrets by Alphonse-Alexandre Arson","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Antique Bronze of an Eagle with Wings Outstretched and Egrets\u003cbr\u003eby Alphonse-Alexandre Arson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: we have searched and cannot find a Foundry mark - it isn't an inherently \"bad\" thing - it is just nice if there is one. Sometimes foundry marks were deliberately ommitted if a piece was produced exclusively for a particular retailer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 53cms (21\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 34cms (13 1\/2\") wide\u003cbr\u003eApprox 24cms (9 1\/2\") deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent patinated condition\u003cbr\u003eThere is slight movement of one bird - it is joined to the base via concealed bolt to the underside of the Bronze - it cannot be tightened any further and does not in any way alter the display of the piece [it is more a concern when moving the piece]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Alphonse-Alexandre Arson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrench animalier sculptor Alphonse-Alexandre Arson (1822–1895) specialized in 19th-century bronze and terracotta figures of birds and game animals, though his recorded works focus primarily on pheasants, chickens, and small marsh or songbirds rather than specific monumental editions of eagles or egrets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan: \u003c\/strong\u003eBorn January 11, 1822, in Paris, France; died in 1895.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudied painting initially before shifting to sculpture under Joseph Combette, who introduced him to avian and animal subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExhibitions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regularly featured his bird and hound groups at the Paris Salon starting in 1859, earning an honorable mention and a bronze medal in 1877.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note we cannot post this item - you must select PICKUP at checkout:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item cannot be posted due to size restrictions with Australia Post. Shipping Price is for purchaser Collection at Highfields Qld 4352. To make arrangements please call 07 4615 4537. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIf you are located in the south east corner of Queensland - we can potentially organise to deliver the item to you personally for a nominal fee on our regular trips in the area - to discuss please call 07 4615 4537.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you are an interstate collector and are prepared to wait - the item can be delivered personally for a nominal fee in NSW or Victoria when we make an Interstate delivery run \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.roundaboutantiques.com.au\/blogs\/upcoming-events\/road-trips-buying-now\" title=\"Roundabout Antiques | Personal Delivery of large fragile items\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e[READ MORE HERE\u003c\/a\u003e].\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you cannot wait and need the item promptly we recommend that the item be sent through Pack and Send (as a low priority parcel to keep the freight rates down). Pack and Send Toowoomba have done quite a few larger or particularly difficult to post items for us. We are happy to deliver the item to our local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pack and Send Toowoomba\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packsend.com.au\/couriers-queensland\/toowoomba\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePack and Send in Toowoomba\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor packing and freighting to you - charges from there on are your responsibility. To discuss please call 07 4615 4537.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roundabout Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49494256615652,"sku":"RA-0013696_C","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/eagle_arson_2a.jpg?v=1784869858","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/bronze-of-an-eagle-with-wings-outstretched-and-egrets-by-alphonse-alexandre-arson","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}