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Jef Lambeaux
Leda and the Swan

c.1880

$14,500
£11,005.79
€12,860.94
CA$20,209.43
A$22,782.84
CHF 12,075.61
MX$280,878.35
NOK 146,794
SEK 141,092.40
DKK 95,920.66
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Presenting a magnificent early Art Nouveau bronze by Belgian artist Jef Lambeaux(1852-1908.) “Leda and the Swan”, is an original Art Nouveau Bronze, signed, c.1880, measuring 18 x 11 inches, acquired from an exceptional private collection in Belgium, offered in beautiful original condition. The subject comes from the Greek Mythology of Zeus having fallen in love with Leda, turning himself into a swan hoping she will fall in love. His first work, War, was exhibited in 1871, and was followed by a long series of humorous groups, including Children Dancing, Say Good Morning, The Lucky Number and; An Accident (1875). He then went to Paris, where he executed The Beggar and The Blini Pauper for the Belgian salons, and produced The Kiss (1881), generally regarded as his masterpiece. Claire J. R. Colinet – who would have great success during her career in the Art Deco era – was one of Lambeaux's students during his time in Paris.[3] After visiting Italy, where he was much impressed by the works of Jean Boulogne, he showed a strong predilection for effects of force and motion(Wiki) Please contact the gallery for additional information and availability.
  • Creator:
    Jef Lambeaux (1852 - 1908, Belgian)
  • Creation Year:
    c.1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    West Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU13011518602

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