Constantin Meunier (1831-1905) - Worker drinking from a jug, - Lot 142

Constantin Meunier (1831-1905) - Worker drinking from a jug, original bronze, early XXᵉ century Bronze with brown patina depicting a worker drinking from a jug, an emblematic subject in Constantin Meunier's work devoted to the world of labor and industry, figure treated with marked naturalistic modeling and expressive presence, early hollow cast showing the characteristics of a lost wax realization, signature "C. Meunier" engraved on the base, early XXᵉ century Belgian production. Details: artist Constantin Meunier (1831-1905); origin Belgium; early XXᵉ century period; material bronze with brown patina, hollow cast; height 51 cm; weight 6.6 kg; signature engraved on base; condition very good with slight traces of age and small green oxidation consistent with age, without restoration.