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E Villanis 19th Century Large Bronze ‘Captue’
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E Villanis 19th Century Large Bronze ‘Captue’

19th century
Description

A beautiful 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by the renowned artist E Villanis. Titled ‘Capture’ and of large size. Good original colour and patina, excellent original condition.

Height 61 cm

Width 47 cm

Depth 25 cm

Emmanuel Villanis created some 200 to 250 pieces. Known for busts and full body statues. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris.

Villanis was inspired by women. He dedicated almost his complete works to them.

His style can always be recognised by his use of hollowed out eyeballs. The name of the statue can usually be found on the base in scrolled script and the signature of Emmanuel Villanis is always visible and legible.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

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A beautiful 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by the renowned artist E Villanis. Titled ‘Capture’ and of large size. Good original colour and patina, excellent original condition.

Height 61 cm

Width 47 cm

Depth 25 cm

fig 1. A late 19th-century Art Nouveau patinated bronze bust of a female captive figure by Emmanuel Villanis.
fig 1. E Villanis 19th Century Large Bronze ‘Captue’

Emmanuel Villanis created some 200 to 250 pieces. Known for busts and full body statues. The bronzes were mainly cast by the Societé de Bronzes de Paris.

Villanis was inspired by women. He dedicated almost his complete works to them.

His style can always be recognised by his use of hollowed out eyeballs.

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The name of the statue can usually be found on the base in scrolled script and the signature of Emmanuel Villanis is always visible and legible.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Late 19th-century Art Nouveau bronzes were known for flowing organic lines, stylized hair, and romanticized figurative subjects. Sculptors integrated natural curves and dramatic expressions, often drawing inspiration from classical mythology, allegory, or modern literature.

Most bronze busts of this period were produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand casting methods. Once cast, artisans applied cold-work chasing to refine surface details before applying chemical patinas to achieve rich tonal variations.

Authentic pieces generally feature cast signatures from the artist, foundry stamps or marks, hand-chased surface details, and a natural patina built up on the alloy surface over time rather than a uniform painted coating.

A bronze sculpture acts as a focal accent on a mantlepiece, bookshelf, or sideboard. Placing it alongside clean-lined modern architectural elements creates a compelling visual contrast between classic metalwork and contemporary design.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical cleaning agents or abrasive polishes; applying a light layer of clear microcrystalline wax once a year helps protect the original patination from oxidisation.
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