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Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890
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Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

19th century
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Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

A striking Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young female entitled ‘Tanagra’ by Emmanuel Villanis. Her long hair is piled on top of her head in a bun, secured with a headband, she gazes downwards. This particular model has a beautiful three-colour patina

Titled ‘Tanagra’, Signed by E. Villanis, and stamped with unique number, this example has unfortunately lost its Societe des Bronze de Paris foundry seal, there is a small hole on the back where it should be.

Tanagra: was the Naiad Nymph of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Tanagra in Boiotia (central Greece). She was a daughter of the local river-god Asopos who was loved by the gods Hermes and Ares-

This piece is in good condition with some patination but has had a small hole drilled into the rear of the base presumably as an aid for mounting.

Emmanuel Villanis: (12 December 1858 - 28 August 1914) was a French sculptor. He was born in Lille, France, and died in Paris.

He studied at the Accademia Albertina in Turin, where one of his teachers was Odoardo Tabacchi. In 1885, Villanis lived in Paris and became one of the most productive sculptors towards the end of the 19th century. His female bronze busts, cast by the Society de Bronze de Paris, were exported all over the world from Paris, particularly to the United States. Today his sculptures can be found regularly at auctions

French, Circa 1890

Condition report: Excellent Condition

Dimensions: 41 Cms Height x 22 Width x 17 Depth

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

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SA1008675
Dealers Internal Reference
JF 246
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Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

A striking Art Nouveau bronze bust of a young female entitled ‘Tanagra’ by Emmanuel Villanis. Her long hair is piled on top of her head in a bun, secured with a headband, she gazes downwards. This particular model has a beautiful three-colour patina

Titled ‘Tanagra’, Signed by E.

“
Villanis, and stamped with unique number, this example has unfortunately lost its Societe des Bronze de Paris foundry seal, there is a small hole on the back where it should be.
Judy Fox Antiques
fig 1. An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

Tanagra: was the Naiad Nymph of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Tanagra in Boiotia (central Greece). She was a daughter of the local river-god Asopos who was loved by the gods Hermes and Ares-

fig 2. An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.
fig 2. Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

This piece is in good condition with some patination but has had a small hole drilled into the rear of the base presumably as an aid for mounting.

Emmanuel Villanis: (12 December 1858 - 28 August 1914) was a French sculptor. He was born in Lille, France, and died in Paris.

fig 3. An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.
fig 3. Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

He studied at the Accademia Albertina in Turin, where one of his teachers was Odoardo Tabacchi. In 1885, Villanis lived in Paris and became one of the most productive sculptors towards the end of the 19th century. His female bronze busts, cast by the Society de Bronze de Paris, were exported all over the world from Paris, particularly to the United States. Today his sculptures can be found regularly at auctions

French, Circa 1890

Condition report: Excellent Condition

Dimensions: 41 Cms Height x 22 Width x 17 Depth

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Judy Fox Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1008675
Dealers Internal Ref
JF 246
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Archive I An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890

Archive II An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View XI
Archive XII An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View XII
Archive XIII An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base. View XIII
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An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust "Tanagra" by Emmanuel Villanis, French 1890
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An Art Nouveau bronze bust depicting a young woman with stylized hair wearing a headband, cast with a warm bronze patina and mounted on an inscribed square base.
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Art Nouveau bronze busts feature flowing sinuous lines, organic forms, and naturalistic proportions, often depicting stylized classical female figures with elaborate hair and expressive features popular in France around 1890.

Antique bronze sculptures were typically cast using the lost-wax or sand-casting technique, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details and the application of chemical patinas to achieve rich tones of brown, green, or dark metallic hues.

Authentic 19th-century French bronzes usually feature cast or cold-stamped signatures from the sculptor, foundry marks, distinct chasing marks showing hand craftsmanship, and natural surface patination showing age rather than painted synthetic finishes.

An Art Nouveau bronze bust functions well as a focal accent on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table, contrasting effectively against clean backdrop walls, dark wood panelling, or stone surfaces.

Preserve antique bronze by dusting regularly with a clean, dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a thin coat of microcrystalline wax annually to protect against atmospheric moisture and oxidisation; avoid abrasive chemical cleaners or water.
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