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19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis
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19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

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Description

A very fine late 19th Century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous variegating green,brown and deep red colour and excellent hand finished detail. Signed ?E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 22 cm

Width: 12 cm

Foundry: Societe des Bronzes, Paris

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

Circa: 1890

Materials: Bronze

Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik

Page No: 32

SKU: 8781

ABOUT

THAÏS

Emmanuel Villanis

Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp (cachet) at the back of the statue. In addition, reliefs, vases, lamps, clocks and ink stands are recorded . Vases and lamps were mostly made of tin, and there are also marble statues. Pieces in which ivory is used are as rare as silver statues.

Villanis was inspired by women. He dedicated almost his complete works to them. One model in particular was portrayed many times by him. His portrayals of children may be less known, but are nevertheless wonderfully done. His statues are always in perfect proportion and are full of expression: dreamy-eyed, happy, sirene, indifferent, cheeky, serious, sad, detached, melancholy.

His style can always be recognised by his use of hollowed out eyeballs. The name of the statue can usually be found on the base in scrolled script and the signature of Emmanuel Villanis is always visible and legible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002535
Dealers Internal Reference
8781
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Description
A very fine late 19th Century French bronze bust of an attractive classical maiden modelled in the Art Nouveau style, with fabulous variegating green,brown and deep red colour and excellent hand finished detail.
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Signed ?E Villanis, with Societe des Bronzes foundry seal, numbered and with raised title to the fore.
Hickmet Fine Arts
fig 1. An Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman titled Thais mounted on a red marble base.
fig 1. 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Height: 22 cm

Width: 12 cm

Foundry: Societe des Bronzes, Paris

Condition: Excellent Original Condition

fig 2. An Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman titled Thais mounted on a red marble base.
fig 2. 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

Circa: 1890

Materials: Bronze

Book Ref: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik

Page No: 32

fig 3. An Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman titled Thais mounted on a red marble base.
fig 3. 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

SKU: 8781

ABOUT

THAÏS

Emmanuel Villanis

Emmanuel Villanis was an industrious man. He is believed to have created some 200 to 250 pieces. His oeuvre pre-eminently consisted of busts and full body statues. Most of these were manufactured in bronze, but there are also models in white metal and terra cotta. Different patinas were used. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris and can be recognised by the round stamp (cachet) at the back of the statue. In addition, reliefs, vases, lamps, clocks and ink stands are recorded . Vases and lamps were mostly made of tin, and there are also marble statues. Pieces in which ivory is used are as rare as silver statues.

fig 4. An Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman titled Thais mounted on a red marble base.
fig 4. 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

Villanis was inspired by women. He dedicated almost his complete works to them. One model in particular was portrayed many times by him. His portrayals of children may be less known, but are nevertheless wonderfully done. His statues are always in perfect proportion and are full of expression: dreamy-eyed, happy, sirene, indifferent, cheeky, serious, sad, detached, melancholy.

fig 5. An Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman titled Thais mounted on a red marble base.
fig 5. 19th Century Art Nouveau Bust Entitled Thaïs by Emmanuel Villanis

His style can always be recognised by his use of hollowed out eyeballs. The name of the statue can usually be found on the base in scrolled script and the signature of Emmanuel Villanis is always visible and legible.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002535
Dealers Internal Ref
8781
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Art Nouveau bronze sculptures, produced predominantly between 1890 and 1910, are defined by fluid lines, organic forms, and naturalistic depictions of the human figure, often featuring allegorical or classical themes.

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