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French Antique (Ca. 1905) Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Cinderella, Emmanuel Villanis
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French Antique (Ca. 1905) Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Cinderella, Emmanuel Villanis

1900 - 1920
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French antique (ca. 1905) Art Nouveau bronze bust of Cinderella (Cendrillon) by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), modelled as a beautiful young woman wearing a loosely draped blouse and gazing downwards, standing on a castellated shaped square base. Signed on the shoulder. Ca. 41cm high x 25.5cm wide x 15cm deep, weight 7.5kg

Superb condition and patina.

Cinderella is a chamber comic opera by Pauline Viardot and is based on the folk tale of the same name. The work has a cast of seven with piano orchestration and was first premiered in Viardot's Paris salon on 23rd April 1904. Marie (Cendrillon) is the servant in the house of her father, who is a low noble in an alternative reality of France where royalty still existed in 1904.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1910s.

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SA1211868
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Description
French antique (ca. 1905) Art Nouveau bronze bust of Cinderella (Cendrillon) by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), modelled as a beautiful young woman wearing a loosely draped blouse and gazing downwards, standing on a castellated shaped square base. Signed on the shoulder. Ca. 41cm high x 25.5cm wide x 15cm deep, weight 7.5kg
fig 1. An Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of a woman with draped fabric and a headscarf, set on a pedestal inscribed Cendrillon.
fig 1. French Antique (Ca. 1905) Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Cinderella, Emmanuel Villanis

Superb condition and patina.

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Cinderella is a chamber comic opera by Pauline Viardot and is based on the folk tale of the same name.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The work has a cast of seven with piano orchestration and was first premiered in Viardot's Paris salon on 23rd April 1904. Marie (Cendrillon) is the servant in the house of her father, who is a low noble in an alternative reality of France where royalty still existed in 1904.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211868
Dealers Internal Ref
AD748
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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of a woman with draped fabric and a headscarf, set on a pedestal inscribed Cendrillon.
French Antique (ca. 1905) Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of Cinderella, Emmanuel Villanis
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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of a woman with draped fabric and a headscarf, set on a pedestal inscribed Cendrillon.
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Art Nouveau bronze sculptures are characterised by sinuous lines, organic forms, and stylized human figures, produced predominantly between 1890 and 1910. Sculptors frequently portrayed literary, classical, or mythological heroines with sweeping drapery and intricate hairstyles.

French bronze foundries during this era primarily employed lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting techniques. Chemical patination was applied post-casting using controlled heat and acid mixtures to achieve specific shades of dark brown, green, or red.

Authentic works by Emmanuel Villanis feature his signature incised directly into the metal, along with deep lettering cast into the base for the subjects name. They display distinct hand-chasing on hair and drapery folds, correct proportions, and period foundry stamps.

Position a dark bronze bust on a mantelpiece, marble-topped sideboard, or alcove shelf to create a strong focal point. Placing metalwork against lighter wall treatments highlights the sculpted silhouette and detailed surface contours.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush. Protect the surface patina by applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax once a year, avoiding liquid chemical polishers or abrasive solvents.
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