Christopher Fratin, Cow Lowing over a Fence

Christopher Fratin

French · 1801–1864 · Sculptor

Christopher Fratin, also known as Christophe Fratin, was a French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze. (Wikipedia)

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10lots offered2005–2020years recorded71%sold (5)$1.1kSign up free to seemedian price

Record prices

  1. Christopher Fratin, Außergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und Meeresgetier, Um 1850, Bronze patiniert. QuarzsockelAußergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und MeeresgetierVan Ham · €2,838≈ $3,119≈ £2,543Sign up to see
  2. Christopher Fratin, Beautiful execution , patina and large sizeBeautiful execution , patina and large sizeClarke Auction Gallery · $1,700≈ £1,367≈ €1,567Sign up to see
  3. Christopher Fratin, stehender Hengst, Bronzestehender HengstAuktionshaus Mehlis · €1,000≈ $1,120≈ £901Sign up to see

Christopher Fratin’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Christopher Fratin between 2005 and 2020, of which 5 sold (71%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $200Sign up free to see to $3.1kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $3.1kSign up free to see for Außergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und Meeresgetier at Van Ham in May 2020. The most common medium is sculpture (5 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (5), Clarke Auction Gallery (3) and Wannenes (2).

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  1. Christopher Fratin, Falconer on Horseback, Patinated bronze sculpture
    Falconer on HorsebackAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    approx 26"h, 17"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 3168
    $850≈ £649≈ €766HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Christopher Fratin, late 19th century green brown patinated bronze model of dentistry bears, brown patinated bronze
    late 19th century green brown patinated bronze model of dentistry bearsAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 337
    £1,664≈ $2,110≈ €1,955Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Christopher Fratin, Untitled, Large bronze sculpture of a horse on marble base
    UntitledAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    24"H x 25" w/ base 25" x 25"
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 98
    $1,600≈ £1,295≈ €1,472HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Christopher Fratin, late 19th century French green patinated bronze model of a bull, green patinated bronze
    late 19th century French green patinated bronze model of a bullAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Bonhams · · Lot 328
    £765≈ $1,076≈ €886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Christopher Fratin, Untitled, a bronze group of a pair of greyhounds
    UntitledAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Sworders · · Lot 134
    £220≈ $301≈ €250HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Sworders ↗
  6. Christopher Fratin, stehender Hengst, Bronze
    stehender Hengst
    Sculpture
    Auktionshaus Mehlis · · Lot 3764
  7. Christopher Fratin, Außergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und Meeresgetier, Um 1850, Bronze patiniert. Quarzsockel
    Außergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und Meeresgetier, Um 1850
    Sculpture
    Höhe mit Sockel 46cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 588
    €2,838≈ $3,119≈ £2,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  8. Christopher Fratin, Beautiful execution , patina and large size
    Beautiful execution , patina and large size
    27" x 28":
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 80
    $1,700≈ £1,367≈ €1,567HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  9. Christopher Fratin, Two Cows, Bronze
    Two CowsAfter the artist
    Sculpture
    Including base: 13 1/2 x 19 x 11 inches
    Michaan's Auctions · · Lot 150
    $720≈ £554≈ €635Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–900View at Michaan's Auctions ↗
  10. Christopher Fratin, Leopard Devouring a Gavial, Bronze sculpture with green patina
    Leopard Devouring a Gavial
    Sculpture
    5.5" high x 12" wide x 5.25" deep
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 138
    $200≈ £152≈ €170HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Christopher Fratin that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Christopher Fratin sculpture (5)

Christopher Fratin: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Christopher Fratin at auction?

$3,119Sign up free to see, for Außergewöhnlicher Tafelaufsatz mit Pferden, Rotwild und Meeresgetier at Van Ham (May 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Christopher Fratin?

The median sale price is $1.1kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Christopher Fratin have sold at auction?

5 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2020. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Christopher Fratin?

Bonhams, Clarke Auction Gallery and Wannenes account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Clarke Auction Gallery · Wannenes

About Christopher Fratin

Christopher Fratin, also known as Christophe Fratin, was a French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Christopher Fratin, Cow Lowing over a FenceCow Lowing over a Fence, model c. 1845/1864, cast possibly by 1865
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Christopher Fratin, PointerPointer, 19th century
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Christopher Fratin, Eagles and PreyEagles and Prey
    Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Christopher Fratin, Standing LionStanding Lion, c. 1837
    Cleveland Museum of Art · CC0

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