Emmanuel Villanis French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Diane c. 1900

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Emmanuel Villanis French Bronze Bust Sculpture of Diane c. 1900

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EMMANUEL VILLANIS (FRENCH, fl. 1880-1920), ART NOUVEAU BRONZE BUST SCULPTURE "Diane", sealed with "Alberto Vignes Buenos Aires" importer seal, stamped "AP" & "6954" This wonderful antique French bronzesculptured bust captures a proud and beautiful "Diane", the whole being of utmost quality in cast and completion. The dark-brown patina becomes nearly black in areas while employing a rusty oxidization to add surface depth across her body; her hair is given great depth and texture with an interesting patination that results in an almost "dusty" quality. The word "Diane" and the crescent in her hair are elevated from the overall form in a gilded patina. The back of the sculpture is sealed with the "Alberto Vignes Buenos Aires" importer seal, a seal associated almost exclusively with bronzes of singularly outstanding quality c. approximately 1880-1900 - likewise it bears a stamped inventory number and "AP". Born in Lille, France, little is known about the life of Emmanuel Villanis, despite the fact that he has a simply incredible level of output during the years of 1880-1920. First exhibiting at Salon in 1886, he went on to exhibit nearly five-hundred models, almost exclusively featuring the female form with strong influence of the Art Nouveau movement evident in every aspect of his work. He received honorable mention at the 1889 Exposition Universelle, Paris. The present example was cast in many different sizes and is generally found in a smaller and less prominent dimension. Of simply outstanding execution and quality, this is a very fine acquisition for any serious collector of antique French bronzes from the Art Nouveau movement. Literature and Further Reading: Bronzes of the Nineteenth Century, Dictionary of Sculptors, Kjellberg, p. 641-644 Art Bronzes, Forrest, p. 484 Bronzes: Sculptors and Founders, vol I, vol III, Berman, p. 67, p. 976-77 Measurements: H: 22 7/8"; W: 14 1/2"; D: app. 7" Condition Report: Excellent condition - what appears to be oxidization and color variation is the fine original patina. Some oxidization to corners and crevices with some discoloration beneath the chin. Patina preserved under wax. We have many additional close up images of this sculpture available on our website - a direct link is also available upon request.

Creator:
Emmanuel Villanis (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 22.88 in (58.12 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1880-1900
Condition:
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 130212ZHP151stDibs: LU105901331908