I'm sure, that's not Jules Verne, but probably Giuseppe Verdi.
Cheers, Volker
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> Von: Jules Verne Forum <jvf~at~Gilead.org.il>
> Gesendet: 28.04.06 20:01:20
> An: jules verne forum <jvf~at~Gilead.org.il>
> Betreff: sculpture of Jules Verne by Leon Pilet ! !
Hello, just curious if anyone has ever seen this sculpture before, or if
> anyone has seen it in person (and where) ?
>
> http://www.goantiques.com/detail,jules-verne-french,665793.html
>
> here is the description:
>
> Description: Signed Leon Pilet on the base
> with a nice patina, high relief depiction of the famous French science
> fiction author Jules Verne, debonairly dressed, gesturing with one hand
> while leaning against several books a top a pedestal in the midst of a
> passionate speech or a toast amongst his many inner circle friends of the
> day. Size: 34 inches height. Leon Pilet (1830-1916)
> (some books have him listed as Pillet) is a listed French sculptor. This
> might possibly be one of the largest works Pilet ever did.
>
>
> Andrew
>
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Received on Fri 28 Apr 2006 - 21:41:06 IDT