Plaster, 1925, incised 'Pomp' on the back left foot.

5 1/2 x 14 x 2 1/4 in.

Note: Expert Jocelyn Reboul described this plaster model as one used by the foundry C. Valsuani to create the bronze edition of La Panthere noire. Her attestation accompanies this lot.

Literature: Catherine Chevillot, Lilian Colas and Anne Pingeot, Francois Pompon, 1885-1933, Paris, 1994, no. 133B (for an illustration for another example with base).

Martin de Louvre, Paris; Sold Sotheby's, NY, March 10, 2005, Lot 49.

Property from the Collection of James Grafstein

Surface soiling tiny abrasions. Some rubbing showing mostly on the feet. Otherwise in good condition.

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