Neo-Greek Bronze Bust by E. Cornu and G. Viot & Cie, France, Circa 1867
By Eugène Cornu
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Machauld et Eug. Cornu – G. Viot et Cie Fondeurs
Bust of a Greek goddess, made entirely of silvered bronze and gilded bronze. The tiara and collar necklace ornating the bust are finely decorated with stylized floral motifs of polychrome champlevé enamel. It rests on a molded base and square plinth made in red griotte marble.
The sculptor Eugène Cornu (1827-1899), installed in Paris at N.29 rue Popincourt, after having worked as a designer and then director for the renowned company Tahan, worked closely with the « Compagnie des Marbres Onyx...
Category
1860s French Greek Revival Antique Eugène Cornu Sculptures
MaterialsGriotte Marble, Enamel, Bronze