E Villanis, Lucretia, Signed Bronze Bust, Early 20th Century

Large bronze bust with polychrome patina (brown and gold), entitled La Sibylle Epreuve signed by the artist E Villanis, numbered DP5792 and bearing the foundry stamp "Société des br...

Large polychrome spelter bust of an Egyptian woman in a turban, on a base decorated with stylized hieroglyphs Proof signed by the artist at the birth of the right breast; bears the ...

Large bronze with brown patina representing a young marbles player: squatting, arm outstretched, he is about to shoot his marble Wooden base Sculpture signed by the Italian artist ...

Large bronze with a brown patina of a young falconer, signed G Bareau and bearing the initials HE (probably the founder) Wear of time with the patina Georges Bareau (1866-1931) is ...

Bronze with drune patina of a woman's head wearing a traditional headdress Wooden base Illegible mark on the back School of Hanoi / Nguyen Thanhle A slight blow to the nose, an...

Terracotta sculpture depicting a fauna with a large beard, pointed ears and nascent horns. Terracotta signed by French artist Alexandre Descatoire (1874-1949) Alexandre Descatoire studied with André-Louis-Adolphe Laoust and then with Gabriel-Jules Thomas at the Beaux-arts in Paris; he became a teacher of this university in 1934 He won 2nd grand prix of Rome in 1902 and became a member of the Academie Beaux-arts in 1939. Member of Salon des artistes français, he has won many medals, and even a scholarship to travel in 1905 His creations are mostly dedicated to WW1 soldiers...

Gilt bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Early 20th Century. An Art Nouveau period sculpture, circa 1900 by Emmanuel Villanis, representing a bust of a young woman, the Bohemian,...

French late 19th-early 20th century highly decorative polychrome bronze statue of a young woman with chiseled features wearing a low bodice. The Art Nouveau bust entitled “Frinette” ...

A entrancing late 19th century French Art Nouveau bronze bust entitled ‘Lucrece’, of a beautiful classical lady modeled in the Art Nouveau style with excellent rich brown variegated patina and smooth tactile surface detail. Signed E Villanis...

Captivating late 19th century French bronze bust of a beautiful woman, enhanced by the variegated rich brown patination and excellent tactile surface detail, raised on an integral bronze base with raised title to the fore. Signed ?E Villanis and further raised on a breche griotte stepped and shaped marble plinth ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 33 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik Page No: 17 SKU: 8616 ABOUT Puccini's Opera - La Bohème SYNOPSIS - A group of friends are living a Bohemian life in Paris and trying to make their livings creating art. Rodolfo, the writer, falls in love with the seamstress, Mimi, while Marcello, the painter, and Musetta, the singer, are the on-and-off-again couple by their sides. When the four are happy, they spend their time celebrating life and love. However, Mimi is revealed to be very ill, and Rodolfo struggles to come to terms with the fact that she will inevitably die. Rodolfo and Mimi break up, and months later, Musetta discovers Mimi extremely sick and close to death. She brings Mimi to Rodolfo and Marcello's apartment. Rodolfo immediately takes her in and tries to nurse her back to health, but he is too late. Almost as soon as the two are reunited and have professed their love for one another, Mimi succumbs to her illness and dies. Emmanuel Villanis Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp...

A beautiful patinated Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young Art Nouveau beauty with excellent variegated rich brown patina and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed E.Villanis & ...

Janotte, an Art Nouveau, patinated bronze bust of a young lady with head scarf. Dark brown patination. Set on an integral plinth. Signed Villanis under shoulder. Signed Villanis u...