Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful bronze plaque of a young woman with flowers in her hair and holding wheat sheaths by the well known French sculptor, Pierre-Alexandre Morlon. Art Nouveau period. Circa 1900. Signed lower right “Morlon”. The reverse of the plaque shows one planting of the crops scene with a harvesting scene on the bottom of the plaque. Condition is very good. Original patina. Provenance: A New York collector.
Pierre-Alexandre Morlon (June 4, 1878, Mâcon – 1951), sculptor and medalist, French school.
A student of Falguière and Mercié, the artist made his debut at the 1900 Salon. He was an *hors-concours* (exempt from jury selection) member of the *Salon des Artistes Français* and served as a jury member. He is known for creating the commemorative war medals...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures