A. Falguiere Bronze St Vincent de Paul Thiebaut Freres Lifetime Cast c.1899 16kg

For your consideration is a monumental and exceptionally heavy 19th-century French bronze sculpture depicting Saint Vincent de Paul cradling two infants, created by the renowned French Academic sculptor Alexandre Falguière (1831–1900).

This piece was cast during the artist’s lifetime by the prestigious Parisian foundry Thiébaut Frères, bearing the specific foundry inscription "Thiébaut Frères, Fumière & Gavignot Sr.", which precisely dates this casting to between 1898 and 1901.

Key Features & Provenance:

Sculptor: Signed "A. Falguière" on the base edge.

Foundry Marking: Inscribed "Thiébaut Frères, Fumière & Gavignot Sr." along the rear lower border.

Serial Number: Cold-stamped sequential catalog number 3417 stamped directly into the metal.

Weight: Impressive and substantial 16.40 kg (36.16 lbs).

Condition: Excellent antique condition with a rich, dark original patina. Normal minor age-appropriate surface wear. No cracks, repairs, or structural damage.

A rare, high-quality lifetime master casting suitable for serious bronze collectors, fine art institutions, or sacred art collections.