South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 8 October 2012

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 17 824
Lot 157
  • A French bronze figural group, 'Knowledge', after Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 30 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 824

About this Item

A French bronze figural group, 'Knowledge', after Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)

cast with two classical maidens reading a manuscript, on an oval base, signed, 50cm high



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