Antonin Mercie bronze sculpture entitled "David Avant Le Combat" depicts David preparing for combat with Goliath with his sling wrapped in right hand with other hand on hip. Sculpture is done in rich brown patina and signed on foot A. Mercie. Marked on back of bronze pedestal "F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris 130" also marked on back of pedestal "A. Manigot". SIZE: 34-1/2" t. CONDITION: Very good with some wear to patina on David's back, head covering and feet. 50364-3 DAB (2,500-3,500)