Pierre-Jean David D'Angers (French, 1788-1856), Two Bronze Portrait Medallions the first a portrait of Henri Dutrochet (1776-1847) in profile, cast bronze with warm brown patina, signed and dated 1842 at lower center, inscribed with sitter's name to left, and with foundry mark "Eck et Durand" to verso (6 1/2 in. diameter); the second a portrait of Charles-François Oudot (1755-1841) in profile, cast bronze with warm brown patina, signed and dated 1835 at lower center, inscribed with sitter's name to left, and with foundry mark "Eck et Durand" to verso (6 1/2 in. diameter). Pierre-Jean David was an accomplished and prosperous French sculptor and medalist. He worked for a time in the studio of Jacques-Louis David, as well as Jean-Jacques Delusse and Philippe-Laurent Roland. During this early period in Paris, he worked on the Arc de Triomphe and the exterior of the Louvre. In 1811 he was awarded the Prix de Rome. He spent the next five years in Rome, during which time he was acquainted with and influenced by Antonio Canova. After leaving Italy, David spent some time in London where he was introduced to John Flaxman, another prominent Neoclassical sculptor. David d'Angers finally returned to France and found success as a sculptor. His large marble sculptures are exceptionally modeled and finessed. They may be found throughout Paris, including works at the Louvre and the pediment of the Pantheon. His bronze medallions were also highly coveted and collected. David D'Angers is well represented in preeminent public collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum. In 2013, The Frick Collection mounted the exhibited David d'Angers: Making the Modern Monument. From the Collection of David and Constance Yates Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com