La Jeunesse Marble Statue by Felix Charpentier

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La Jeunesse Marble Statue by Felix Charpentier

Name: La Jeunesse Marble Statue by Felix Charpentier
Brand: Félix Charpentier

$17,500List Priceper set

About the Item

Our marble statue in the neoclassical style by Felix-Maurice Charpentier (French, 1858-1924), entitled La Jeunesse (Youth), depicts a standing singing female gesturing with outstretched arms. 42.5 by 20 by inches tall and in good condition. Also reported to be alternatively entitled La Chanson (The Song). Félix-Maurice Charpentier studied at the École des Beaux Arts under the celebrated sculptor and professor Pierre-Jules Cavelier (1814-1896) and exhibited at the Salons from 1884 onwards, winning several medals. He was regarded as one of the outstanding sculptors of his day. His sculpture was marked by freedom of expression and beauty of form and personified 'Modern Art'. Representing a young woman awakening from slumber, this beautiful marble showcases Charpentier's exuberant treatment of the female form. One of Charpentier's most successful compositions, the original, monumental marble version of Matinado is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Arras. Félix-Maurice Charpentier studied at the École des Beaux Arts under the celebrated sculptor and professor Pierre-Jules Cavelier (1814-1896) and exhibited at the Salons from 1884 onwards, winning several medals. He was regarded as one of the oustanding sculptors of his day. His sculpture was marked by freedom of expression and beauty of form and personified "Modern Art." This rare and beautiful marble, representing a shooting star, is an exemplar of his work at its finest. Charpentier studied at the École des Beaux Arts under Pierre-Jules Cavelier (1814-1896). He first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1884 and won several medals over his career. A master of the human form, he is known for his marble statues of neoclassical females, and of the emerging modern style we today refer to as Art Nouveau. Considered one of the finest figurative sculptors of his age, his popular works were also cast in bronze by E. Collin & Cie.

Creator:
Félix Charpentier (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Marble,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1890
Condition:
Repaired: There are restorations to all ten fingers and the tip of the forefinger on one hand is detached by available for restoration. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. We will complete restoration to the finger prior to shipment.
Seller Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
Seller: 1441stDibs: LU6079227223702

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