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STATUE OF A FORGERON (BLACKSMITH)

Made by: Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Of a blacksmith, standing, barefoot, legs wide apart, facing right, head bowed, left hand on hip, right hand holding hammer, wearing tunic, vest and leather apron, on shaped base simulating ground, large nail on ground. On the right side a metal plaque with raised letters "LE FORGERON" (the blacksmith).

Object name:
STATUE OF A FORGERON (BLACKSMITH)
Made from:
Bronze
Made in:
FRANCE
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.253
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION On right side a metal plaque with raised letters "LE FORGERON"
Credit line:
Gift of General Foods, 1978