Christophe Fratin
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Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) was a French animalier sculptor who specialized in lively bronze animal figures. Born in Metz, he studied under Géricault and became one of the earliest members of the animalier school alongside Antoine-Louis Barye. His bears, dogs, and horses are modeled with a spirited, sometimes humorous naturalism.
Fratin exhibited at the Paris Salon and his small bronzes were widely collected. While less celebrated than Barye, his work has a lively, playful quality that distinguishes it from his more serious contemporaries.
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About Christophe Fratin
Fratin was an early animalier sculptor specializing in lively bronze animals, especially bears, dogs, and horses. His work has a playful, spirited quality that distinguishes it from the more serious Barye.
Animal bronzes appear at the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in Paris, and in private collections.
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