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Style: Art Nouveau
Place of Origin: French
Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "Heroine" by théophile François Somme
By Théophile François Somme
Located in Oakland, CA
“Heroine” by Theophile Francois Somme is a dramatic and richly detailed Art Nouveau sculpture in bronze and chryselephantine created, circa 1920. This exceptional piece has finely carved facial features and wonderful use of patinated bronze to create the sweep of fabric. The statue sits on a carved marble base.
Somme was born in Nancy in 1871, lived until 1952 and was a frequent participant in the Parisian Salon des Artistes. He won the Gold Medal at the salon in 1924, a silver medal in 1925 and in 1937 he was awarded the Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition Internationale.
Today his work can be viewed at the Toulon...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Emile Galle Faience Painted Pottery Cats Pair
By Emile Gallé
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Emile Galle signed comical whimsical cats with glass eyes made in Nancy France
Circa 1890. Nancy France
Signed on legs with the Gallé Reinemer mark.
The pair of faience ye...
Category
1880s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Carrara Marble Bust Sculpture Signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble bust sculpture signed H. Moreau, France, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-19th Century French Bronze Entitled "Deux Chiens en Arret" by A L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
"Deux Chiens en Arret" by A L Barye
A dramatic mid 19th Century French bronze animalier group of a pointer and setter as they iflushing pheasants in a naturalistic undergrowth. The bronze with excellent autumnal (green, brown, and orange) patina and intricate hand chased surface detail, signed Barye. A rare bronze subject from the artist’s own atelier (workshop).
Additional information
Measures: Height: 12 cm
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1860
Materials: Bronze
Book Ref BARYE Catalogue Raisonne des Sculptures by
Michel Poletti – Alain Richarme
Page no. 150
Description
Antoine Louis Barye
“The Michelangelo of the Menagerie”
These are the words of Théophile Gautier in praise of Barye’s genius. Throughout his life Barye endeavoured to capture the fundamental nature of the animal kingdom in all its diversity, wild or tame, exotic or familiar, cruel or gentle, bringing to life the roaring, trembling, living beasts.
The son of a goldsmith, apprenticed to a steel engraver at a young age, Barye found himself making moulds for ornaments, acquiring knowledge that he would later build on to produce his exquisitely chased bronzes. When he was called up at seventeen, he joined the army’s topographic brigade where he used clay to model raised relief maps...
Category
Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Agathon Leonard (Fr 1841-1923 Danseuse Au Cothurne
By Agathon Léonard
Located in Dallas, TX
AGATHON LÉONARD (FRENCH, 1841-1923) Danseuse au Cothurne
Signed 'A Léonard' (on reverse) with Susse Frères foundry cachet, further stamped 'M'
Gilt Bronze, light brown patina
21 i...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Esmerelda" by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in London, GB
A beautiful patinated Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young Art Nouveau beauty with excellent variegated rich brown patina and excellent hand chased surface detail, signed E.Villanis & ...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau bust of a woman Sultane signed by Emmanuel Villanis 1890
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau bust of a woman Sultane signed by Emmanuel Villanis.
Art metal, cold painted patina.
France 1890.
Literature:
Emmanuel Villanis, un sculpteur art nouveau, Pascal Launa...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Gilt Bronze Sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Early 20th Century.
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis, Early 20th Century.
An Art Nouveau period sculpture, circa 1900 by Emmanuel Villanis, representing a bust of a young woman, the Bohemian,...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lalique Amber-Colored Glass Turtle
By Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Amber-Colored Glass Turtle
This sculpture measures: 3.5 wide x 5.75 deep x 2.5 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possible. W...
Category
1960s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Francesco LA MONACA : "Nude", Unique Art nouveau marble sculpture, c. 1910-15
By Francesco La Monaca
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Francesco LA MONACA (1882-1937, France/ Italy / USA) :
"Nude"
Original hand carved unique sculpture made in white Carrara marble mounted on a rectangular fine black Belgium marble ...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture "Fille au Puits" by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
A very fine late 19th Century Art Nouveau bronze figure of a young girl sat upon a well feeding a small bird, exhibting excellent rich brown variegated patina and very fine hand fini...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat, France 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat.
France 1880-1900
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bust in marble and bronze by Berthoud
By Paul-Francois Berthoud
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
This superb bust representing an actress, most likely Sarah Bernhardt, is a typical representation of the art nouveau style. Created by Paul François BERTHOUD, it is a very elegant m...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Sculpture Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Nouveau sculpture with a clock decorated with a pair of women rejoicing in the season's harvest. In great condition. Sold as is...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Pewter
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Leaping Hare" by Louis Vidal
By Louis Vidal
Located in London, GB
A sweet French bronze study of a jumping hare in mid leap with excellent hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown patina, signed Vidal Aveugle
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1860
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 9019
ABOUT
Louis ‘Navatel’ Vidal (French, 1831 ~ 1892) Born in Nimes he studied under Barye and Rouillard and exhibited at the Salon from 1859 onwards, winning various prizes.
Louis Vidal first became blind during his childhood; studying other sculptors work through touch, and with help from Alfred Barye, he learnt how to work with bronze, marble and plaster. Many of his works are signed Vidal Aveugle or ‘Vidal the Blind’.
Patronised by figures including Princess Mathilde and the Rothschilds, Vidal’s bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Animalier French Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit"
Located in London, GB
An endearing French bronze study of a timid rabbit grazing in a pasture with excellent hand chased surface detail and attractive brown and golden patina, unsigned
ADDITIONAL INFORMA...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very rare mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a doe drinking by the side of a lake, the bronze with fabulous rich brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detail, rais...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chalk Bust of “Cleopatra” with Head Band and Asp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning and elegant antique French Art Nouveau polychrome plaster bust sculpture of the famous Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, with amazing sculpture details and colors, she is wearing ...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Tigre qui Marche" by Antoine Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
A majestic late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a walking tiger with excellent rich green and black patina and very fine hand chased surface detail. Raised on an integral base...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Panthere de l’Inde" by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
A superb mid 19th Century French animalier bronze study of a powerful panther reclining on a naturalistic rock. The surface of the bronze with excellent autumnal patina and very fine...
Category
Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Animalier Bronze Study entitled "Jaguar Debout" by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
An impressive late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a standing panther with excellent rich green patina and very fine hand chased surface detail. Raised on an integral base, si...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Female Relief Plaque
By Henri Cros
Located in Chicago, US
HENRI CROS (1840-1907) Female Relief Plaque, polychrome enameled stoneware, c. 1895; signed in black ink verso: “H. Cros”, and a scrap of paper from A.A. Hebrard, Paris attached verso; measuring h: 11.25 x w: 9.38 inches.
The symbolist bust in relief of a nude young woman with strawberry blonde hair is a depiction of pensive reverie. With lips slightly pursed, she is lost in thought, looking inward. The female visage hovering just over the nude’s shoulder, perhaps an allusion to a fountain, is by contrast flat and lifeless. With lips parted to reveal a watery blue orifice and wavy tresses of hair blending into a watery expanse, the purely decorative nature of the fountain’s face...
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Route du Casserole" by Auguste Cain
By Auguste Cain
Located in London, GB
A humourous late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a rabbit noticing with concern that sign post may be leading him to being included in a casserole. The surface of the bronze w...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Bronze Sculpture "Lion Assis" by Clovis Masson
By Clovis Edmond Masson
Located in London, GB
A majestic early 20th Century French Animalier bronze study of a proud seated lion with excellent rich green and autumnal patination and very fine hand chased surface detail. Signed...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unis France Magic Projector / Lantern, wood label France
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and one of a kind folding magic lantern produced by the Unis France association in the first quarter of the 20th century. The function of this optical object is to projec...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of Young Beauty Signed A. Cipriani
By Adolfo Cipriani
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Florence, Italy circa 1910, this two-piece white Carrara marble bust is a true representation of European elegance. The antique figural sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Lalique Crystal Ariane Doves Sculptures
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted sculptures of a pair of doves joined together in the center, but looking in opposite direction. They are standing over a trunk with leaves that is supported...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful vintage Table Decoration - hand-carved Walnut Music Box Trivet with Art Nouveau Motifs.
Colorful hand-painted Ceramic Art Pottery ...
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Alfred Jean Foretay Circa 1900
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Art Nouveau bronze bust , circa 1900
Alfred Jean Foretay, 1861-1944,
A renowned artist of the late 19th and early 20th century .
A beautifully detailed cold-painted white bronz...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Nouveau Bronze Bust Signed Georges van der Straeten (1856-1941)
By Georges Van der Straeten
Located in Petaluma, CA
This luscious bronze bust was done by the noted artist of his time - Georges van der Straeten (1856-1901) . Born in Belgium, but worked mainly in Paris, where he won the silver medal at the Paris World's Fair in 1900.
This bronze displays that warm reddish brown patina, a favorite of bronze collectors. The subject of a shy maiden...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronzevase Loiseau-Rousseau
By Paul Loiseau-Rousseau 1
Located in Aachen, DE
Schwere patinierte Jugendstil-Bronzevase von Paul Louis Émile Loiseau-Rousseau um 1905 (* 20. April 1861 in Paris, Frankreich; † 1927 ebenda), signiert.
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
"Cheval Arabe No.3" by Pierre Jules Mene
An attractive late 19th Century Animalier bronze study of an arab stallion. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and g...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Sculpture entitled "Alert Hare" by Alfred Dubucand
By Alfred Dubucand
Located in London, GB
A wonderful late 19th Century Animalier bronze group of a hare resting on its hind legs with its ears raised in an alert position with excellent rich olive green and golden patina and fine hand chased surface detail, signed Dubucand, stamped with the EV Foundry stamp and Numbered 875
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1880
Materials: Bronze
Book reference: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne
SKU: 9017
ABOUT
Dubucand Hare
Alfred Dubucand (25 November 1828 – 1894) Dubucand was born in Paris and was a French animalier sculptor of the 19th century. His works were often entered into the annual Salon art exhibition in Paris where he contributed works over the course of his career. He was one of the prize pupils of Antoine-Louis Barye. Dubucand made his debut at the 1867 Salon with a wax model of a dead pheasant, a rather inauspicious start when considering the higher quality sculptures he would submit later in his career. He modelled mainly animal groups, producing a number of deer, dog, and horse sculptures. His better casts feature a warm, mid-brown patination, sometimes coming in even lighter shades bordering on a very light yellow, being nearly the colour of the bronze metal itself. He frequently experimented with chemical patinas, learning the patination process from his teacher and mentor Barye who stretched the boundary with his now famous dark green patinas. Dubucand paid strict attention to the anatomical detail of his subjects, often being so concise that he actually showed the veins in the legs of his deer and elk sculptures...
Category
Early 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Biscuit Sculpture, By Hippolyte Moreau
By Hippolyte François Moreau
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
"Allegory of singing"
Important porcelain biscuit representing a seated young woman holding a sheet of music in her hands.
A discreet lack of one of the leaves of the floral arrangem...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Bust of Judith by Ricardo Aurilli, circa 1900
By Richard Aurili
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb polychrome terracotta bust representing a woman from Antiquity with a proud gaze carrying a dagger.
Beautiful quality sculpture, whether at the level of the hairstyle, the f...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
By Georges Morin French Alabaster Bust of a Young Woman
By Georges Morin
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Introducing a mesmerizing alabaster bust by renowned sculptor Georges Morin (1874-1950). This exquisite piece showcases a young woman in a delicately buttoned bustier, revealing a gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Liberty, a Patinated Lead Figurative Sculpture, France, c1900
Located in London, GB
A solid lead cast Art Nouveau statue of lady Liberty rendered in very fine detail, with exquisite aged patination. An immensely romantic depiction with incredible movement, flowing c...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Lead
French Porcelain Fortuna Goddess Tyche Statue, Art Nouveau, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Nouveau stunning French porcelain statue of the goddess of Fortune, Tyche, depicting the goddess holding a cornucopia overflowing with gold coins, surrounded by a cherubim and...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure of a Beautiful Young Girl by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful young woman is a fine example of the creations of the noted French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914). You will find his works to be predominantly art nouveau wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Etoile de Mer' An Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Èdouard Drouot (1859-1945
By Edouard Drouot
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A late 19th century Art Nouveau bronze sculpture by Èdouard Drouot (1859-1945). A partially nude woman holding a star fish in her outstretched arm, riding the crest of a wave with gu...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Belgian Shepherd Dog Figure
Located in Newark, England
French Bronze Circa 1905 upon a Marble Oval Base
From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer a French Bronze Belgian Shepherd Figure. The figure mounted upon a green marble base with a convex rim and ormolu border. The bronze cast as a large ormolu recumbent Belgian Shepherd dog with its head to one side wearing an ormolu collar. The bronze beautifully finished with a lifelike look showing its coat with individual strands and peaked ears. The Bronze dates to the turn of the 20th century circa 1905 after the evolution of the Belgian Shepherd in circa 1892.
Belgian Shepherd (also known as the Belgian Malinois...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Maurice Bouval "Woman with Iris" Gilt Bronze & Marble Bust
By Maurice Bouval
Located in New York, NY
Maurice Bouval’s "Woman with Iris" is a nude gilt bronze bust of a woman. The woman’s hair clings to her face and body as if wet. The delicate sloping...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Sculpture by Paul Adolphe Lebègue, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta sculpture by Paul Adolphe Lebègue, Early 20th Century.
Terracotta sculpture by Adolphe Lebègue (1833-1928), signed and dated 1924 with the title "Too late for soup".
H: ...
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20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Hound Family" by Alfred Jacquement
Located in London, GB
A charming late 19th Century French animalier bronze group of a family of hounds. The bronze of three seated dogs including a mother, father and pup exhibiting excellent rich brown p...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Animalier Bronze entitled "Worried Rabbit"
Located in London, GB
An endearing French bronze study of a worried rabbit reading from a sign telling him 'Hunting Season is now Open' with excellent hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown &...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Henri GAUQUIE The Sower French Sculpture, ca.1910
By Henri Desire Gauquie
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French bronze sculpture by Henri Désiré GAUQUIE (1858-1927), France, ca.1910. The sower. Height : 18.25"(46.4cm), Width : 7.9"(20cm), Depth : 8.1"(20.5cm). A sharp line, an indisputa...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Small Art Nouveau bronze figure "Bull" on a black marble base . France 1915s
Located in Köln, NW
Fine Bronze of a small bull on a black belgian marble base.
The Original Bronze figure propably dates from the Art Nouveau or early Art Déco period in France.
These small bronzes wer...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Lalique Crystal Peacock Sculpture
By Marie-Claude Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Crystal Peacock sculpture. It depicts a clear and frosted crystal sculpture. The peacock appears to be confident and proud standing o...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Female Nude Statue by Georges Flamand.
By Georges Flamand
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Nouveau gilded bronze nude statue by George Flamand. Very fine period work. Sits on 3 3./4" square base. Signed "FLAMAND"
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Maurice Bouval (French 1863 - 1916), Patinated Bronze Of An Art Nouveau Woman
By Maurice Bouval
Located in Germantown, MD
Maurice Bouval (French 1863 - 1916), Patinated Bronze Figure Of An Art Nouveau Woman Bronze on Marble Plinth.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th CENTURY AUGUSTE MOREAU'S BRONZE STATUETTE DIONYSUS CHILD
By Auguste Moreau
Located in Firenze, FI
Important lost wax cast bronze sculpture with dark patina depicting Dionysus as a child. The god holds his characteristic attributes in his hands: a laurel branch in his left hand, s...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Antique Bust of a Young Girl in Plaster
A pretty polychrome plaster bust of a young girl wearing a headscarf with her eyes cast downwards.
The piece features carvings of b...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Animalier Bronze Sculpture "Theseus & The Centaur" by Antoine L Barye
By Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and very impressive bronze group entitled ‘Theseus and the Centaur’ by Antoine L Barye. The bronze with rich autumnal green, black, brown and orange patination and excell...
Category
Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Cheval Debout" by Christopher Fratin
By Christophe Fratin
Located in London, GB
A striking mid 19th Century French bronze study of a proud standing Arab stallion with its tail and head lifted in an alert pose, raised on a naturalistic base. The surface with excellent mid to dark brown patina and very fine hand chased surface detail, signed Fratin
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 26 cm
Depth: 8.5 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1850
Materials: Bronze
Book reference: Les Animaliers by Jane Horswell
Page no. 94
SKU: 9069
ABOUT
Christopher Fratin, French 1801 ~ 1864
also known as Christophe Fratin, was a noted French sculptor in the animalier style, and one of the earliest French sculptors to portray animals in bronze. Fratin was born in Metz, Moselle, France the son of a taxidermist. He first studied drawing under Pioche in Metz and later worked in Paris at the studio of Théodore Géricault.
He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1831–1842 and 1850–1862, as well as at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. Fratin never signed his bronzes but instead used a stamp showing his last name in straight block letters. One of the stamps he used (pictured) showed the "n" reversed, not by design but due to an error on the part of the maker of the stamp. Bronzes bearing this stamp have the appearance of not seeming to be genuine when in reality this foible is actually an indicator of authenticity.
Fratin received monumental commissions in France and elsewhere, including the Deux Aigles Gardant Leur Proie (Eagles and Prey, created 1850) displayed since 1863 in New York City's Central Park. Many of his small bronzes—including his miniature bronzes which were more affordable due to their smaller size—were sold commercially to the general public during his lifetime. Today, Fratin's sculpture is on permanent display in the Louvre, the city museums of Metz, Lyon, Strasbourg, Nîmes and at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. The Georg Eisler...
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Mid-19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Sculpture Sitting Pig, Signed L.Carvin, Around 1910, Susse Frères
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze sculpture by Louis Albert Carvin (born 7th august 1875 in Paris - 6th January 1951). Depiction of a sitting pig. Finely chiseled.
Signed at the bottom "L. Carvin" an...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nude Figure Bud Vase by Charle Korschann.
By Charles Korschann
Located in Gainesville, FL
Art Nouveau Gilt and Patinated bronze figural bud vase by well listed
sculptor Charles Korschann. Signed at base.
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Cheval Debout" by Isidore Bonheur
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in London, GB
Magnificent late 19th Century French Animalier bronze study of a standing thoroughbred with rich brown patina and excellent crisp surface detail, raised on a stepped integral base, s...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
An Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Ewer by Auguste Ledru
By Auguste Ledru
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Ewer Modelled With A Water Nymph by Auguste Ledru, Cast by Susse Frères.
Inscribed 'Susse F. Paris Edt.', stam...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique French Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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