Art Nouveau bronze signed: “Hoffmann”

Large Art Deco Panther During the Art Deco era, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, numerous sculptures, including panther sculptures, were crafted from various materials, notably ...

Seal table lamp The Art Deco Sea Dog table lamp from “Carvin” is an outstanding example of the sophisticated craftsmanship and unique design of this period. Made in France around 193...

Head A wig stand head from Germany circa 1920 is an object used for storing and displaying wigs or hats. The head is typically made of wood and can have either natural wood tones or ...

Book supports from Maurice Frecourt The exquisite book supports from Maurice Freocourt not only represent the craftsmanship of the well -known French artist. They also embody the tim...

Henri Godet (French, 1863-1937) "La Reveil de L'Aurore" [The Awakening of Dawn] Patinated Bronze Sculpture, early 20th century, on a circular base with applied plaque "La Reveil de L...

Maurice Bouval bronze with gilded patina signed M.Bouval and stamp of founder on a marble base portor. Length: base 11 cm Depth: 9,6 cm Height: 30,...

Emmanuel Villanis comes from a family of Italian origin. From 1861, his parents returned to Italy to settle in Piedmont. He had fled Italy because the war of independence broke out, under the threat of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1871, the artist enrolled at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin; he follows the teaching of the sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905). As soon as he finished his studies, his master encouraged him to exhibit: his bust Alda, for example, was presented in Milan in 1881. In 1885, Villanis moved to Montmartre, a district of Paris that he never left. The artist's fame is built on his production of female figures. Aida, Judith, Delilah, Lucretia, Cinderella: her work brings together the great heroines of opera, literature, mythology and the Bible. Villanis also discusses certain types - the Bohemian, the Châtelaine, or the Parisienne - and several allegories, including Painting and Sculpture. Made mainly in bronze, sometimes chryselephantine, his sculptures subtly bear the mark of Art Nouveau, including the lettering of the title, which regularly adorns the base. His play on the patinas further adds to the finesse of the line, making Villanis one of the major sculptors of Art Nouveau. Regarding the casting of bronzes, he worked mainly with the Société des Bronzes de Paris and with Eugène...

Good size sculpture with fine details cast in Bronze with multi- patina finish contemporary casting mounted on an absolute Black marble base. Shows a signature on the bottom casting....