Large Bronze Figure 'Triomphe Du Genie' C.1920

Name: Large Bronze Figure 'Triomphe Du Genie' C.1920
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1062860
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Impressively large bronze figure of 'Triomphe du Genie' (Triumph of Genius) by the French sculptor Henri Fugére (1872-1944) c.1920. Allegorical sculpture of a Neo-Classical male figure in a loin cloth holding a book in one hand, the other raised with a pointing finger. Stood astride an urn with a laurel crown from which gushes a nourishing flow of water. Cast in bronze with a patinated finish. Titled on the front of the base and signed at the right hand side. Very slight movement and some wear to the finish around the join of the figure's right arm. Otherwise excellent condition.

Width: 17" (43 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

30.5cm (12.01")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1062860

Dealers Internal Reference

371969

Dealers Notes

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Description

Impressively large bronze figure of 'Triomphe du Genie' (Triumph of Genius) by the French sculptor Henri Fugére (1872-1944) c.1920.

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Allegorical sculpture of a Neo-Classical male figure in a loin cloth holding a book in one hand, the other raised with a pointing finger.

Collinge Antiques

Stood astride an urn with a laurel crown from which gushes a nourishing flow of water. Cast in bronze with a patinated finish. Titled on the front of the base and signed at the right hand side. Very slight movement and some wear to the finish around the join of the figure's right arm. Otherwise excellent condition.

Width: 17" (43 cm)

Height: 33" (84 cm)

Depth: 12" (30.5 cm)