French Bronze "Baccanalian" Dancer by Faure

Name: French Bronze "Baccanalian" Dancer by Faure
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA611101
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

FAURE: a charming Art Nouveau period French BRONZE SCULPTURE of a naked young "Baccanalian" dancer who performs holding a bunch of grapes in her right hand and a tambourine in her left, whilst a small sprig of vine leaves covers her modesty.

This amusing and delightful bronze is signed to the base and retains its original warm colour and patina. 17ins (43cms) high.

***Vincent-Desire Faure de Brousse, a French sculptor, was a student of Hugo Salmson in Paris. He presented some of his work at the Paris Salon 1876-1883 and died in 1908.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA611101

Dealers Internal Reference

1968

Dealers Notes

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Description

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This amusing and delightful bronze is signed to the base and retains its original warm colour and patina.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

17ins (43cms) high.

Vincent-Desire Faure de Brousse, a French sculptor, was a student of Hugo Salmson in Paris. He presented some of his work at the Paris Salon 1876-1883 and died in 1908.