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Bronze Bust by E.villanis
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Bronze Bust by E.villanis

19th century
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A very pretty small female bronze bust by Emmanuel Villanis 1858-1914. Villanis enjoyed international acclaim for his many works of bronze female nude busts. This particular bust sits upon a beige and pink coloured marble base and has a good mid brown patina. Signed on the back of bust . Villanis

Dimensions of bust

Height 11.5 cm

Depth 5.5 cm

Base

Height 14.5 cm

Depth 5.5 cm

£950

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Physical Dimensions
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

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Description
A very pretty small female bronze bust by Emmanuel Villanis 1858-1914. Villanis enjoyed international acclaim for his many works of bronze female nude busts.
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This particular bust sits upon a beige and pink coloured marble base and has a good mid brown patina.
Devonshire Antiques

Signed on the back of bust . Villanis

Dimensions of bust

Height 11.5 cm

Depth 5.5 cm

Base

Height 14.5 cm

Depth 5.5 cm

£950

Contact 07970119030

Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Bronze Bust to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze female bust positioned on a tall pink and white marbled pedestal base.
Bronze bust by E.Villanis
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An Art Nouveau patinated bronze female bust positioned on a tall pink and white marbled pedestal base.
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Art Nouveau bronze busts, produced primarily between 1890 and 1910, feature organic, flowing lines, stylized hair, and expressive facial compositions. Many pieces from this era incorporate classical or romantic themes paired with distinctive patinated finishes and stone pedestals.

These sculptures were typically created using the lost-wax (cire perdue) or sand-casting method in bronze. The cast bronze components were subsequently patinated using heat and chemical treatments before being mounted onto turned or carved marble and alabaster bases.

Authentic pieces generally display crisp cast details, cold-stamped foundry marks or artist signatures cast directly into the metal, and natural wear patterns on the patination. Inspecting the underside of the base reveals historic threaded rod fastenings rather than modern hardware.

A bronze bust serves as a focal accent when placed on a mantelpiece, floating shelf, or console table. Pairing the dark metallic tones with lighter architectural backdrop surfaces creates visual contrast within contemporary or eclectic interior schemes.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush. To preserve the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually and buff gently, avoiding chemical polishes or abrasive detergents.
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