0
56,532  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 192  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1178034
FOR SALE
£595
Email
Save
Art Nouveau Emile Laporte Bronze Bust
Tim Saltwell Antiques
for sale €696     $756
£595
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Tim Saltwell Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2018
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture
  • Trade Associations
    Tim Saltwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA
Relevant Links
Id #SA1178034
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Art Nouveau Emile Laporte Bronze Bust

19th century
Description

Emile Laporte (1858-1907)

A late 19th century, French, bronze bust of a young woman emblematic of the arts. Her head turned to sinister, her hair up and wearing a bodice, a shawl billowing around her shoulders, standing on a waisted socle. A mask and music score to the base. Signed to the reverse E. Laporte 459. Original brown patination.

Height 9" (23cm)

Width 5" 12.5cm)

Depth 4" (10cm)

Circa 1890

French

Born in Paris Laporte studied under Dumont and made his debut at the Salon in 1881 and exhibited there regularly until 1906.

The underside stamped with a maple leaf.

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1178034
Dealers Internal Reference
3569
Dealers Notes

Please contact us if you require more information.

Description
Emile Laporte (1858-1907)

A late 19th century, French, bronze bust of a young woman emblematic of the arts.

“
Her head turned to sinister, her hair up and wearing a bodice, a shawl billowing around her shoulders, standing on a waisted socle.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

A mask and music score to the base. Signed to the reverse E. Laporte 459. Original brown patination.

fig 1. A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Emile Laporte Bronze Bust

Height 9" (23cm)

Width 5" 12.5cm)

Depth 4" (10cm)

Circa 1890

French

Born in Paris Laporte studied under Dumont and made his debut at the Salon in 1881 and exhibited there regularly until 1906.

The underside stamped with a maple leaf.

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178034
Dealers Internal Ref
3569
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Tim Saltwell Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Tim Saltwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.
1 / 10
Archive I A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.

Art Nouveau Emile Laporte Bronze Bust

Archive II A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View II
Archive III A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.
Archive V A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View V
Archive VI A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View VI
Archive VII A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View VII
Archive VIII A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View VIII
Archive IX A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View IX
Archive X A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base. View X
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Tim Saltwell Antiques
Telephone 07860 796 536
Location
Arun
West Sussex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/timsaltwellantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 69
Items Sold 409
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
View Dealer Info
Location: Arun, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/timsaltwellantiques
Verified
Nov 2018
For Sale
69
Sold
409
A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.
Art Nouveau Emile Laporte Bronze Bust
Ref: SA1178034
A cast bronze Art Nouveau bust depicting a young woman with swept-up hair and a laced bodice on an integrated base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Scale Reference
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

Art Nouveau bronze sculptures feature organic lines, naturalistic curves, and flowing forms often depicting stylised human or botanical figures.

These sculptures were primarily produced using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing and the application of chemical patinas.

Authentic pieces display refined foundry marks or artist signatures, crisp hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate patination, and proportional casting weight.

Position the sculpture on a fireplace mantel, pedestal, or library bookshelf where directional lighting highlights its textured surface and silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the metal from oxidisation.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories