Adrien Étienne Gaudez Furniture

A finely cast model of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (French, 1622-1673), known as Molière, it is a wonderful historical study that captures the playwright and actor as a carefree youth. Reclined in a worn out chair, and judging by the worn out covering and loose fringe and gimp this is likely the chair he is supposed to be upholstering, the upholsterer's apprentice is spending his afternoon with a small book opened across his lap. He hasn't a care in the world, his tacking hammer held loosely in his hand as he is totally enveloped by the text. It captures Molière working for his father, who had purchased the post of valet de chambre...

This is a Fine sculpture in bronze by Adrien Etienne Gaudez of a blacksmith laboring over his work, titled "Forgeron" on a frontmost plaque. Know...

An exceedingly well-cast model of a blacksmith's apprentice assessing a damaged sword, the technical precision of the foundry work is notable. There is a complexity to the lost-wax model that extends to the patination, utilizing a nearly gold in the flesh of the figure while employing a mixture of brown and coppery hues with hints of black in the garment and accessories. There is a studious seriousness in the thoughtful gaze of the young man as he rolls the wavy blade in his fingers. Strewn at his feet are the designs for another blade as well as a finished sword and a blacksmith's Hammer resting against the stone base for his oversized anvil; a pair of tongs are rested on the top of the anvil, as he leans against this to ponder his next project. The sculpture was cast by Usines Vojave in Bruxelles, the foundry mark cast into the stone base of the anvil along with the signature. Inordinately fine and precise, this is an intelligent and moving study of a young craftsman, a maker and designer. Adrien-Etienne Gaudez (French, 1845-1902) Born in Lyon in February of 1845, Adrien-Etienne Gaudez enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1862 where he studied under François Jouffroy. He debuted at the Paris Salon only two years later and continued exhibiting from 1864 through 1889, winning a third class medal at the Salon of 1884 and the first class medal in 1881. He was awarded the Legion d'Honneur in 1883. He also won gold medals at the Exposition Universelle of 1889 and 1900. Many of his works are held in major museums around the world including Valence, Louviers and Clermont-Ferrand. Literature and further reading: "Bronzes of the 19th century, A Dictionary of Sculptors", Pierre Kjielberg, p. 346-348 Measurements: 23 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W x 9 1/8" D Condition report: Tip of the sword has some cracking in the back where it may have been curved a bit too much; one arm of the sword guard...

This compelling patinated bronze sculpture was cast from a model made by the famous French sculptor, Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1844-1902). Gaudez was trained by the artist Francois Jouf...

L'Etoile du Matin, an Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture of a mythological lady in flowing robes holding aloft a star, perched on a globe decorated with symbols of the zodiac and...

I always wanted a bronze of David with slingshot in tow. If you don't know the story, you should. David, an Israelite, against insurmountable odds kill...

A good quality 19th century bronze group of Due Champetre, (two musicians) Signed ; Adrien Etienne GAUDEZ (1845-1902).

Antique bronze figural sculpture "The Dance Lesson" by Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902) depicts young woman with her dance instructor holding his vio...

Patinated bronze sculpture titled, “Le Devoir” (Duty) or “Cincinnatus,” by Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902). It portrays Lucius Quinctius Cincin...