Gravener Antiques

Description

A beautifully detailed 19th century French bronze figure of the prisoner, Georges Danton, the French revolutionary leader (executed 1794), bearing the plaque with the inscription "tu montreras ma tete au elle en vaut bien la peine" which translates as "you will show my face it is well worth it". Signed "Bouret" Eutrope Bouret was a student of Louis Buhot. He exhibited at the Salon from 1875 to 1903. He worked in conventional materials: marble, plaster, terracotta and bronze. 570mm high, 190mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1885.

W J Gravener Antiques is a family owned business, started in 1963 by William who was joined by son, Mark in 1981 and continues today with the same ethos of dealing in fine quality English and Continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects, from the 18th & 19th centuries. Now under the stewardship of Mark and his wife, Louise, we take pride in maintaining the high standards which William set more than 50 years ago.

W.J.Gravener Antiques are proud members of LAPADA, The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

We offer an approachable and friendly service and we are always happy to hear from clients, both new and established.