Georges Flamand

'The Kiss', Two Young Lovers Embracing, French Lost Wax Bronze Figural Group

Circa 1920

Inscribed on base, 'W.G.' for Wedo Georgetti (American, 1911-2005) and created circa 1950. Acquired directly from the artist and accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Born in Italy, this California Post-Impressionist came to the United States at the age of one. Georgetti first worked as a merchant seaman to support his art studies and traveled all over the world accumulating sketches, many of which he later worked up into paintings. He made frequent visits to France, where he was influenced by the Post-Impressionists and, particularly, by the Nabis. An innovative theorist, Georgetti was the originator of the style known as California Fauvism. He exhibited widely and with success, both at exhibitions and at one-man shows (Oakland Art Gallery, 1942-44; Society of American Graphic Artists, NYC, 1944; Maxwell Galleries, 1940’s; de Young Museum...

An exceptionally fine, brush and wash, mythological figural study showing a centaur interrupting the playing of his pan pipes to cast a speculative eye towards a dancing nymph. Datin...

A hand-colored linocut created circa 1950 by Wedo Georgetti (American, 1911-2005) and stamped verso with Certification of Authenticity. Born in Italy, this California Post-Impressi...

Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...

VINCENT DESIRE RAURE DE BROUSSE French, (1876-1908) Bronze Sculpture of Lovers Inscribed ‘Faure de Brousse’ H 31 in. x W 18.50 in. x D 15.5...

Decorate a shelf or a woman's writing table with this sweet antique figure composition "Le Baiser"; created in France circa 1860, the bronze sculpture stands on a round base and feat...

A charming and extremely high quality French 19th century patinated bronze statue of Le Baiser Donné, signed by Houdon. The statue is raised by a square base below the socle shaped p...

Bronze with a brown patina depicting a couple embracing in a passionate embrace. This scene was immortalized by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), nicknamed "the Sculptor of the Enligh...