Fine French Antique (19thc) Bronze Bust, Diana the Huntress, After Alexandre Falguière

19th century

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Description

Superb French antique (19thC) bronze bust of Diana the Huntress (Diana of Versailles) after Alexandre Falguière (1831-1900). The crescent adorning the forehead tells us this is Diana, the goddess’s non-idealised facial features, the bust’s defiant poise and striking profile shines through to full effect. On stone base. 45cm high x 30 wide x 18cm deep, weight 7.6kg

Very good condition and patina.

Alexandre Falguière was one of the most celebrated French sculptors in the second half of the nineteenth century. Born in Toulouse, he learnt drawing in Paris at Carrier-Belleuse and in 1854 entered the school of fine arts in the workshop of François Jouffroy at the Ecole de Beaux Arts. He made his debut at the Salon in 1857 and won the Prix de Rome in 1859 with Mézence blessé. He then spent five years at the French Academy in Rome and sent several of his works to the Salon. In 1868 he was awarded the medal of honor with his Tarcicius.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1184832

Dealers Internal Reference

AD726

Description

Superb French antique (19thC) bronze bust of Diana the Huntress (Diana of Versailles) after Alexandre Falguière (1831-1900).

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The crescent adorning the forehead tells us this is Diana, the goddess’s non-idealised facial features, the bust’s defiant poise and striking profile shines through to full effect.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

On stone base. 45cm high x 30 wide x 18cm deep, weight 7.6kg

fig 1. Fine French Antique (19thC) Bronze Bust, Diana the Huntress, After Alexandre Falguière — fig 1. Fine French Antique (19thc) Bronze Bust, Diana the Huntress, After Alexandre Falguière

Very good condition and patina.

Alexandre Falguière was one of the most celebrated French sculptors in the second half of the nineteenth century. Born in Toulouse, he learnt drawing in Paris at Carrier-Belleuse and in 1854 entered the school of fine arts in the workshop of François Jouffroy at the Ecole de Beaux Arts. He made his debut at the Salon in 1857 and won the Prix de Rome in 1859 with Mézence blessé. He then spent five years at the French Academy in Rome and sent several of his works to the Salon. In 1868 he was awarded the medal of honor with his Tarcicius.