Monumental Antique Male Nude Bronze Thabard Start Price USD 11,500.00 Current Price USD 11,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Woodland Hills, California See more about 'Monumental Antique Male Nude Bronze Thabard' Description Untitled Document Monumental Antique Male Nude Bronze Thabard   Monumental exhibition antique bronze male nude sculpture depicting a male nude and his bird artist signed Thabard ( Adolphe Martial Thabard, important French listed sculptor 1831-1905 ) Thabard studied under Duret one of the finest sculptors and teachers of the 19th century. Thabard exhibited at the Paris Salons from 1863 winning medals in 1863,1868,1872 including the silver medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1889. He became a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur in 1884. The sculpture we are offering is the original sculpture on the original exhibition pedestal from 1889 where this monumental bronze won the silver medal being chosen from the finest sculptures produced by the worlds leading artists and winning the silver medal. This was an achievement and honor bestowed on very few sculptors of the 19th century. Thabard is one of the finest and most talented sculptors the world has known. On the exhibition pedestal this magnificent bronze measures 65 inches tall. The bronze sculpture itself is 40 inches tall. The pedestal is 25 inches tall. From his elbow to the bird wing tip it measures 21-3/4 inches across. This magnificent sculpture was discovered on our last world wide buying trip. It is the first time this sculpture has visited the U.S. hopefully to find an appreciative new owner to proudly display and admire one of the worlds best and largest antique male nude sculptures. The condition is superb. This is your chance to own a unique museum quality sculpture at a very realistic price.     No Reserve, Good Luck Bidding To Learn More about us, click here     (Item #57863)     To Contact Seller, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com     Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version Click image to view larger version   Additional Information for Bidders: --> All items offered are guaranteed genuine and accurately described. Please E-mail us or call with any questions. Cashiers checks, money orders, personal checks are acceptable forms of payment. Personal checks may take seven to ten days to clear prior to shipping. PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards are accepted. International Bidders are requested to pay by bank wire or in some cases PayPal is acceptable. We offer a free lay-away plan. 25% deposit balance due within 90 days no interest or carrying charges. Items will be shipped on completion of payment. The successful high bidder will be notified of payment details by e-mail, typically within 24 hrs. after auction closing. Winning bidders are requested to respond within three days of e-mail notification with required information. Payment should be received within ten working days from the close of auction. Items will be shipped within three business days of certified funds. Shipping, expert packing, and handling charges are not included in the price. International bidders please e-mail for shipping quotation. International buyers please e-mail for shipping quotation. --> We inquire on every winning bidder their user information to calculate shipping costs. California residents add 8.25% sales tax. For any questions, or for more information on a specific item, E-Mail: AntiqueExpert@BeverlyHillsAntiques.com Telephone 818-888-9200. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!