Signed François Girardon King Louis XV on Horse Gilt Bronze Sculpture Sale Statuesc He stands attentively and looks

He stands attentively and looks steadily at the ball his eyes are fixated to its every movement

emphasizing its meticulous detailing

ensuring its lasting beauty and durability

It immortalizes that pivotal moment of connection between bat and ball

Degas modeled the original sculpture from which this bronze was cast in wax

Signed François Girardon King Louis XV on Horse Gilt Bronze Sculpture Sale Statuesc He stands attentively and looksCondition: This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze Dimensions with Marble Base: Height 19 1 2" x Width 14" Marble Dimensions: Diameter 14". Height without base: 18 1 2" Weight : 42 LBS This fine model is the work of one of the leading sculptors of the 17th century, Francois Girardon. His monument to Louis XIV was erected in 1699 on the Place Vendome in Paris, but was destroyed during the Revolution, in September 1792, with only a few fragments