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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau "La Mer" Sculptures by, Raoul Larche

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An important pair of early 20th century French Art Nouveau gilt and cast bronze sculptures titled "La Mer' by, Francios Raoul Larche depicting mermaids emerging from the sea each embracing a conch shell Each are period sand castings finished in a ilt bronze patina. circa 1900 Signatures: Both Sculptures are each signed & impressed "Raoul Larche", each with impressed foundry marks 'Siot Decauville Paris Fondeur" one side piece is impressed "B747"; the second side piece is impressed "B748" Measurements: Side Piece: height: 16..25 in. x width: 8.5 in. Side Piece: height: 16.25 in. x width: 8.5 in. Literature Philippe Dahhan, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Paris, 2000, p. 229 Notes: Similar example sold at Sotheby's New York, The John and Katsy Mecom Collection, Part II, 26 November 1993, lot 28 Biography: The son of an ornamental sculptor, François-Raoul Larche was a well-known Art Nouveau sculptor born in St.-Andrè-de-Cubzac. He entered the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1878, studying under François Jouffroy, Eugène Delaplanche and Alexandre Falguière. François-Raoul Larche was a French Art Nouveau sculptor who was one of several artists inspired by the dancer Loie Fuller; one of his best-known sculptural bronze lamp depicts Loié Fuller dancing with part of her drapery billowing above and behind her head like a flame. However his smaller pieces - humidors, lamps, goblets, ashtrays, vases and centerpieces were recreated in pewter and bronze by Siot-Decauville. These sculptures included a wide range of subjects from mythological figures, religious figures, and peasant girls. The sculptor’s work can now be found in the permanent collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the St. Louis Museum of Art, Musé Orsay among others.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Englewood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU888824942762
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