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Circa 1880 Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Eugene Aizelin

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EUGENE AIZELIN French, 1821-1902 Bust of a Young Woman (1864) Patinated bronze raised on an original turned rouge marble base over brass rim signed on shoulder "Eug. Aizelin 1864", sealed verso with A. Collas cachet, engraved "F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris, France, cast circa 1880-1900 Item # 404FWN23Z An exquisitely cast and finished Bust of a Young Woman after the model by Eugene Aizelin and cast by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry, the present example features the rather rare and positively stunning turned rouge marble socle over a brass rim. The model is finished in a translucent dark brown patina that is finely preserved. A serene and most pleasant example. Born in Paris, July 10th of 1821, Eugene Aizelin was a student of Etienne-Jules Ramey and Augustin-Alexandre Dumont at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris in 1844. Starting with his first successful debut in 1852, he pursued a fruitful and long fifty year career until his death in Paris, 1902. He is generally recognized for his contributions to biblical and mythological subjects, as well as operatic and genre scenes, actively producing many very successful works most commonly with the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. He received numerous commissions from the State and from the City of Paris for the decoration of public buildings, working on the three great Parisian building projects of the Second Empire (1851-70), the new Louvre, the Opera and the Hotel de Ville, as well as on theatres, the Parisian churches of the Trinity and Saint-Roch and other institutions. His works are documented in most major books on bronzes of the period, many of his pieces held today in museum collections, particularly in France. Artist Listings & Bibliography: Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century: Dictionary of Sculptors, Pierre Kjellberg, p. 37-38 Dictionaire des Sculpteurs de L’Ecole Française, vol. I, 1914, Stanislas Lami, p. 6-10 E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. I, Gründ, 2006, p. 195 Measurements: 11 3/8" H (without base), 13" H total; 6 1/4" W x 4" D Condition Report: Exquisite original condition; very minor handling wear to patina. Carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's wax. A very fine presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Exquisite original condition; very minor handling wear to patina. Carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's wax. A very fine presentation.
  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 404FWN23Z1stDibs: LU1059039949222

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