Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Blacksmith by Adrien-Etienne Gaudez

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Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Blacksmith by Adrien-Etienne Gaudez

Name: Antique French Bronze Sculpture of a Blacksmith by Adrien-Etienne Gaudez
Brand: Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Rating: 4.9 (42 reviews)

$4,500List Price

About the Item

This is a Fine sculpture in bronze by Adrien Etienne Gaudez of a blacksmith laboring over his work, titled "Forgeron" on a frontmost plaque. Known also as "Labor" (documented as such in Berman, f. 3274, that example from the F.P. Sanson foundry), it was cast in three editions of approximately 17", 24" and 31". The solitary figure is of exceptional quality, crisply cast and chased, even the tiniest details filed by hand for a flawless finished surface. The sculpture is finished in a green-brown chemical patination of translucent quality that shows hints of the more golden bronze hues in edges of relief. The figure's muscled arms show a practiced and experienced smith, these being taught as he swings the enormous forging Hammer, his leather smock swinging with the momentum, each ripple and crease of the garb captured with stunning accuracy. Each tool and the scrolled plans scattered across the naturalistic base are nearly perfect representations of reality. The sculptures of Adrien Gaudez have been described as "photographic representationism" (Berman) due to the meticulous construction of these details, treating even the fingernails and eyebrows with precision and accuracy. The plaque reads "FORGERON / Par A Gaudez / HORS-CONCOURS", which indicated that Gaudez was able to present his models at Salon while bypassing the required jurying for the exhibition. Born in Lyon in February of 1845, Adrien-Etienne Gaudez enrolled in the Beaux-Arts in 1862, debuting at Salon only two years later. He won a third class medal at the Salon of 1884 and the first class medal in 1881. His works are held in major museums around the world including Valence, Louviers and Clermont-Ferrand. Literature: "Art Bronzes", Michael Forrest, p. 40-42/475 "Bronzes: Sculptors and Founders vol III, IV", Berman, p. 723 (biographical notes), p. 858 f. 3274 ("Labor" - Hors Concours - circa 1890; 17", 24", 31") "Bronzes of the 19th Century", Kjielberg, p. 346-8 (biographical notes, Le Forgeron noted as 60 cm) Measurements: 30 5/8" H x 12 1/4" W x 15 1/2" D.

Creator:
Adrien Étienne Gaudez (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.63 in (77.81 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Fine original patina. Arm with a seam and slight looseness, though not needing any attention - we recommend leaving it exactly as it is. Very minor handling wear.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 905CXQ16Z | Silla, ltd.1stDibs: LU1059020347572

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