MARIUS-JEAN-ANTONIN MERCIÉ (FRENCH, 1845-1916)
Gloria Victis
signed 'A. Mercié' and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Paris / 674', further stamped with 'Réduction Mecanique' roundel, on an associated green marble pedestal
bronze, dark brown and parcel-gilt patina
The bronze: 42 ½ in. (107.9 cm.) high
The pedestal: 49 in. (124.4 cm.) high
(2)This cast circa 1890.
MARIUS-JEAN-ANTONIN MERCIÉ (FRENCH, 1845-1916)
Gloria Victis
signed 'A. Mercié' and inscribed 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur, Paris / 674', further stamped with 'Réduction Mecanique' roundel, on an associated green marble pedestal
bronze, dark brown and parcel-gilt patina
The bronze: 42 ½ in. (107.9 cm.) high
The pedestal: 49 in. (124.4 cm.) high
(2)This cast circa 1890.