. Illustrated catalogue of the art treasures collected by the well-known connoisseur the late Cyrus J. Lawrence, Esq. New York [electronic resource]. aux Arts, as a young man, the prize would again and againbe awarded to some rival now unknown to fame. He whs sorely tried, mid must at times have reached the brink ofdespair. He was, however, no less tenacious than modest, and afteryears of patient waiting he had his reward. Discerning patrons en-tered his life, some of thein, like the Duke of Orleans, well qualified tomake his talent known, and little by little public appreciation drewhim from
. Illustrated catalogue of the art treasures collected by the well-known connoisseur the late Cyrus J. Lawrence, Esq. New York [electronic resource]. aux Arts, as a young man, the prize would again and againbe awarded to some rival now unknown to fame. He whs sorely tried, mid must at times have reached the brink ofdespair. He was, however, no less tenacious than modest, and afteryears of patient waiting he had his reward. Discerning patrons en-tered his life, some of thein, like the Duke of Orleans, well qualified tomake his talent known, and little by little public appreciation drewhim from the obscurity in which academic authorities would have beensatisfied to leave him. Monumental bronzes of his were erected inParis and elsewhere; his works, executed on a small scale, figured inexhibitions and were presently acquired with enthusiasm by privatecolli ( tor-. Win n lie died, in 1ST), In- died in the knowledge that hisrank as a great artist had been fixed, and ever since hi- renown has in-creased. It is good to know tlint American connoisseurs were quickto perceive his merit, ami that his art is finely represented in this country.*. £70—(7K) Kahiht with Ears Khkct Golden brown patina. .Meant for a paper-weight, this little ani-mal has all the characteristics of the great artist—fine propor-tions, big masses, large planes, all showing the conscientiousmethod of the old man who loved the beasts. Siyimtlire xtiimprti on the Imxe, Haryk. Height. 1;i, inchex; length, 3 inches. 271—(79) Habhit Miniature bronze. Antique green patina. The sculptor hascaught bunny in the attitude so well known to hunters when theanimal sits rigid, expecting his enemy to lose sight of him amongthe underbrush; yet he is ready to spring if be sees that he is discovered. Inrixrtl xigtmtnre mi the htixe. HARYr. Height, l1, inchex: length. 2<, inches.
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