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E Villanis 19th Century Sculpture ‘L Esclave’
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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E Villanis 19th Century Sculpture ‘L Esclave’

19th century
Description

A beautiful 19th Century Sculpture by the renowned artist E Villanis. ‘L Esclave’ a slave nude, the skirt is removable. Good original colour and patina, cast in spelter excellent original condition.

Height 41 cm

Width 31 cm

Depth 20 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
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Bronze Orientalist Sculpture to the 19th Century.

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SA1225582
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Description
A beautiful 19th Century Sculpture by the renowned artist E Villanis. ‘L Esclave’ a slave nude, the skirt is removable. Good original colour and patina, cast in spelter excellent original condition.

Height 41 cm

fig 1. A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base.
fig 1. E Villanis 19th Century Sculpture ‘L Esclave’

Width 31 cm

Depth 20 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.

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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
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Bronze Orientalist Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base.
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Archive I A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base.

E Villanis 19th Century Sculpture ‘L Esclave’

Archive II A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View II
Archive III A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View III
Archive IV A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View IV
Archive V A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View V
Archive VI A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View VI
Archive VII A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View VII
Archive VIII A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View VIII
Archive IX A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View IX
Archive X A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View X
Archive XI A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View XI
Archive XII A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View XII
Archive XIII A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View XIII
Archive XIV A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View XIV
Archive XV A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base. View XV
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base.
E Villanis 19th Century Sculpture ‘L Esclave’
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A patinated bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing hoop earrings and a headscarf, wrapped in draped terracotta-toned fabric on a stone-styled bench base.
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Orientalist sculpture emerged in 19th-century Europe, reflecting fascination with North African and Middle Eastern cultures through detailed, expressive depictions of figures in traditional drapery and costume.

Artisans primarily utilised the lost-wax or sand-casting techniques using bronze alloy, often applying chemical patination or cold painting to create varied surface tones and textures.

Authentic bronzes by Emmanuel Villanis typically feature a cast artist signature, title incised directly on the base or figure, foundry stamps, and fine cold-chiseled surface detailing.

Position the sculpture as a focal accent on a wooden sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a structured bookshelf to create contrast between historical artistry and contemporary lines.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the original patination from oxidisation.
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