Isidore Bonheur (1827-1901) - Lot 147

Isidore Bonheur (1827-1901) Bison Bronze with brown patina Signed "I BONHEUR" on the front right corner of the terrace Bears the founder's stamp "PEYROL" on the left edge of the terrace. Bears a label inside: "C.L. Jackson Esq / LH Lefèvre, LONDON 16.6. 1900 / Dear Sir / The bronze of the Bison was in the private / collection of Mademoiselle Rosa Bonheur, in / her drawing room, and came for sale among / her own private effects, that means her private / collection of pictures, and other articles and works / of art, which we purchased at her sale. / I am dear Sir yours faithfully / L. M. Lefèvre " H 24 cm, terrace W. 31.5 x D. 12.5 cm Presumed provenance: Rosa bonheur's private collection, her sale, then acquired by Galerie LH Lefevre