Marius Jean Antonin Mercie (French, 1845-1916), bronze figure of David with the head of Goliath, c. 1890, David modelled with a sword in his hands and the head of Goliath at his feet, signed 'A Mercie' and stamped 'A. Collas Brevete Reduction Mecanique' on base, height 75 cm. Provenance: Mr John Schaeffer Ao, Sydney. The Estate of Neville Grace, Sydney. Other Notes: the original bronze figure of David with the head of Goliath was sculpted in 1872. It was a national commission from the French government. The sculpture is now part of the collections of the Musee d'Orsay in Paris