Fine Bronze Sculpture: "Joan of Arc"

Name: Fine Bronze Sculpture: "Joan of Arc"
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA640997
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A well-known, impressive and beautifully modelled BRONZE SCULPTURE of Joan of Arc.

Wearing a simple "peasant's" dress and barefoot, she is modelled standing demurely with her hands clasped before her, a fallen standard lying by her feet. Signed to the integral bronze base: E. Laurent. Good rich patina. 17.5ins (44.5cms) high including the base.

***Born in Gray, France in 1832, Eugène LAURENT exhibited many times in the Paris Salon between 1861-1893. He was highly regarded for his elegant studies of various classical figures including his Joan of Arc which is beautifully observed and modelled. He died in 1898.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44.5cm (17.52")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

14.8cm (5.83")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA640997

Dealers Internal Reference

2062

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Description

A well-known, impressive and beautifully modelled BRONZE SCULPTURE of Joan of Arc.

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Wearing a simple "peasant's" dress and barefoot, she is modelled standing demurely with her hands clasped before her, a fallen standard lying by her feet.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Signed to the integral bronze base: E. Laurent. Good rich patina. 17.5ins (44.5cms) high including the base.

fig 1. FINE BRONZE SCULPTURE: — fig 1. Fine Bronze Sculpture: "Joan of Arc"

Born in Gray, France in 1832, Eugène LAURENT exhibited many times in the Paris Salon between 1861-1893. He was highly regarded for his elegant studies of various classical figures including his Joan of Arc which is beautifully observed and modelled. He died in 1898.