Charles-Octave Levy (French), "Mineur"

(1820-1899) a patinated bronze sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a young miner at rest, he stands upon a separately cast naturalistic base, its top signed "CH. LEVY" beside the figure's left foot, the front reading "Mineur / par CH. LEVY / Salon des Beaux-Arts," and the back numbered "1982" below a foundry cache reading "Syndicat de FABrts de Bronzes 1818 Unis France."

31.5 in.

Private Collection, Pinehurst, NC

This popular subject usually appears on the market in a casting half this size.

No condition issues noted.

$2,000 - 5,000