Lot 0004
Bronze Sculpture of a d’Artagnan Musketeer in Full Human Growth
Estimate: 6000-8000€
Bronze sculpture of a d’Artagnan musketeer in full human growth. Very detailed and well made.
Great for home or garden decoration or restaurant decoration.
20th century.
The similar in Netherlands, Maastricht: statue of Netherlands, Maastricht: statue of d’Artagnan, known as d’Artagnan.
https://maastrichtvestingstad.nl/en/ontdek/dartagnan/
Figure height: 175 cm.
Weight approx: 80-100 kg.
Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-8000€
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