Rue des Fontenelles has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Alfred Boucher was born in Bouy-sur-Ovin (Nogent-sur-Seine) and was the son of a farmhand who then became the gardener of the sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus, who, after recognizing Boucher's talent, opened his studio to him.
He was a favourite sculptor of presidents and royalty such as George I of Greece and Maria-Pia of Romania.
He provided inspiration and encouragement to the next generation of sculptors such as Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. Before moving to Florence and after having taught Claudel and others for over three years, Boucher asked Auguste Rodin to take over the instruction of his pupils. This is how Auguste Rodin and Claudel met and their tumultuous and passionate relationship started.
He founded the studio La Ruche in Montparnasse in 1902 to help young artists and received the Grand Prix de sculpture de l'Exposition Universelle in 1900. He died in Aix-les-Bains at the age of 84.
Rue des Fontenelles has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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The Haymaker - 19th Century French Sculpture
