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Alexandre Henri Devaulx, Centaur Nursing her Baby, French Belle Epoque, c. 1880s
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Signed “A.H. Devaulx”, and marked “Susse Fes Ed.20”
Dimensions: Height 6-7/8”, width 7-7/8”, depth 4-1/4”
This wonderfully unusual desktop sculpture of gilded bronze, depicting a beautiful female-centaur breastfeeding her cub is made in a classic romantic style of the Belle Epoque era by a remarkable French sculptor, Alexandre Henri Devaulx.
Alexandre Henri Devaulx (French, 1856-1940) was the son of the noted sculptor of the Romanticism period, François Théodore Devaulx (1808–1870). Born in Paris, he studied under E. Devaulx, making his début as a sculptor at the 1876 Paris Salon with Portrait, a plaster medallion. Alexandre Henri Devaulx became a member of the Artistes Français in 1888, winning an award with merit in the same year....
Susse Frères Bronze Foundry, Paris - The French firm Susse Frères manufactured a daguerreotype camera, which was one of the first two photographic cameras ever sold to the public. The Susse Frères firm was also engaged in the foundry business and owned a large foundry in Paris. The company is well-known for their fine bronze castings with superbly applied patinas.
- Creator:Alexandre Henri Devaulx (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20.02 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819317832231
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