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263. Francisque Joseph Duret (French, 1804-1865)

"Comedie and Tragedie,",pair of bronze figures, 1849, signed F. Duret. No foundry mark, attributed to Quesnel. Each engraved: "Presented to Henry Booth, Esquire, by his brother officers, MDCCCLIII.
Bronze with a dark brown patina. 15 3/4" h.

Provenance: Collection of J.A. Birch.

2,000/4,000     SOLD: $3,105.00

Note:In 1857 Duret's figures of Comedie & Tragedie were installed in the vestibule of the Theatre Francais. Duret was very friendly with Pradier.
Condition: patina worn in a few areas.