Christophe FRATIN (Metz, 1801 - Le Raincy, 1864) Lion embracing a gazelle Original terracotta Signed 'Fratin' on the base Annotated 'n° 45' on the base at the front Height : 32 cm Lion embracing a gazelle, original terracotta, signed, by C. Fratin H. 12.6 in. Provenance: Fratin sale; Paris, Me Pillet, 10 May 1862, no. 18 Bibliography: Bibliography to come, cf Michel Poletti (A VOIR) Christophe FRATIN (Metz, 1801 - Le Raincy, 1864)