William Morris Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Art Nouveau plaque bronze signed Daniel Dupuis Belle Epoque circa 1890 Stunning Very good antique patina Impressive with only minor signs of age and wear Daniel Dupuis 1849-1899 Jean-Baptiste-Daniel Dupuis is the son of the painter Étienne-Denis Dupuis and the brother of Pierre Dupuis, also a painter.
He obtained the second prize of Rome in engraving of medals and fine stone in 1868. At the same time, he was admitted as a drawing teacher for the schools of the city of Paris. In 1872, the day after the Franco-Prussian war, he won the first Grand Prix de Rome He won first prize in the competitions opened by the city of Paris for the medal of the French Republic in 1879. He also received the gold medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1889 , for the commemorative medal of the exhibition. Awarded at the annual Salons, at the exhibitions of Amsterdam, Antwerp and Brussels, knight of the Legion of Honour in 1881, officer in 1897 He produced the art of portraits in bronze. He was assassinated during his sleep by his very disturbed wife.
1 7/16” x 2 9/16”.
In good condition with nice patination.
Signed Daniel Dupuis and “Le Nid”, which translates The Nest
William Morris Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Daniel Dupuis Miniature Bronze Plaque “Le Nid” Belle Epoque
