Large Edouard Drouot, French, Bronze Sculpture, "La Semeuse, " circa 1910

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Large Edouard Drouot, French, Bronze Sculpture, "La Semeuse, " circa 1910

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Originally exhibited at Salon as a plaster sculpture in 1902, the model of The Sower (“La Semeuse”) depicts a young maiden walking barefoot through the fields with a large bag of seed strung around her shoulder as she plants for the future harvest. She is presented as astute and self-reliant, working with purpose and dignity despite her humble situation. Graceful motion permeates the scene, her dress swishing gently in the breeze as she is captured mid-stride. The present example is a very large and most substantial casting of the highest quality. With perfect surface rendering and exquisite detailing throughout, the work is sharp and crisp. It has spent a period of time outdoors, garnering a natural surface weathering and discoloration coupled against the acid patination original to the sculpture - as a result there is great surface depth and variation throughout. We have carefully cleaned and sealed the surfaces with wax, allowing it to be displayed in the home in a most powerful way. The base is particularly interesting, the naturalistic tumble of stones and rough ground finished in it’s original green verdigris patina, retaining the “Bronze Garanti Au Titre, Paris” seal along the left side and the “E. Drouot” signature in script along the back. A most impressive work. Literature: Bronzes of the 19th century: Dictionary of Sculptors, Kjellberg, 1994, p. 291-295. Art Bronzes, Forrest, 1988, p. 474. E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. IV, Gründ, 2006, p. 1175-76. Measurements: 39 1/4” H x approx. 12” W x approx. 14 1/2” D Condition report: Naturally weathered surface with discoloration and verdigris from exposure to the elements; original patina, cleaned and waxed at the shop. We have additional images available upon request.

Creator:
Edouard Drouot (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Patinated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Naturally weathered surface with discoloration and verdigris from exposure to the elements; original patina, cleaned and waxed at the shop. Additional images available upon request.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 606YLV20Q1stDibs: LU105905232033