$1,500
French, 20th century. French lead figure of a shepherd boy depicted at full length and in the round with his legs crossed at the ankle. Young male figure with rustic look in 18th century Arcadian taste with long hair wearing a cap, shirt, jacket, cropped trousers with three buttons at bottom with buckled shoes. Shepherd to hold crooked staff in his hand (missing). Male figural sculptural standing on a square plinth base. Unsigned. Shepherd boy height 51 inches. Base measures 12.5 inches square. Shepherd boy sculpture standing on square pedestal base. Provenance: From the Estate of Mr. Thomas V. and Mrs. Marie B. Patton, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-01-05
