British & Continental | September 9, 2025
Tue, Sep 9, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 144
Francois Joseph Trupheme Sculpture
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(French, 1820-1888)
Le Marquis de Mirabeau, signed "Trupheme Syot", E. Colin & Cie Paris foundry mark, patinated bronze, marble veneer stepped plinth, 22-1/4 x 9 x 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: Proceeds to benefit St. Peter's Episcopal Church Youth Group, with Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, May 11, 2013, lot 0285, sold for $1,600; Virginia Private Collection
Note: Andre Francois Joseph Trupheme, a noted French sculptor, created a bronze of Comte de Mirabeau during his most productive period in the late 1850s. Mirabeau (1749-1791), a key orator and moderate figure in the early French Revolution, advocated for constitutional monarchy despite a scandalous personal life and complex political alliances. Though celebrated at his death and buried in the Pantheon, posthumous revelations of his secret ties to the monarchy damaged his reputation. Trupheme's work reflects both his regional pride and the enduring historical significance of Mirabeau.
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Proceeds to benefit St. Peter's Episcopal Church Youth Group, with Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina, May 11, 2013, lot 0285, sold for $1,600; Virginia Private Collection
loss of patination at proper right hand Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
