"David Vainqueur" by Antonin Mercié

This gorgeous 19th century French bronze sculpture continues to be one of the most treasured sculptures of today.

 

The sculpture depicts a victorious David resheathing his sword after slaying Goliath, whose head lies on the ground beneath David's foot. The artwork was originally sculpted by the French master Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916).  David Vainqueur, also known as David After the Combat, earned Mercié a Medal of the First Class, and the Croix de la Légion d' Honneur, making him the only artist to receive it while still a student. A casting was commissioned by the French state and exhibited at the 1873 World Exhibition. This example is today to be found in the Musée d' Orsay in Paris.

The sculpture stands 32" high, and is signed "A Mercie". It has been crafted from the finest pure bronze in our own California art foundry, and features a deep, rich patina in the classical tradition. Please be sure to click on the "View More Images" link above to see multiple views of David Vainqueur.  This is a work of art with beautiful detail, and will surely endure to be enjoyed by many generations to come.

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