Reve or Dream, bronze bust of an Art Nouveau lady with long hair by the French artist Emmanuel Villanis, ca. 1900.
The bronze sculpture stands on a Belgian Red marble base and has a lovely original patina.
The artwork is signed and bears the foundry seal of the Société des Bronzes de Paris.
E. Villanis. Foundry mark Société des bronzes de Paris
Style
Art Nouveau
Date
1900
Matériau
Patinated bronze. Red marble base.
Origine
France
Taille (cm)
H. 22.5 cm. x L. 14 cm. x W. 10 cm.
Taille (pouces)
H. 8.9 inch x L. 5.5 inch x W. 3.9 inch.
Condition
Very good.
Literature
“Emmanuel Villanis” by Josje Hortulanus- de Mik and described in the book “Emmanuel Villanis, un sculpteur art nouveau” by Pascal Launay, Thélès ”Les bronzes de XIXe siècle” by Pierre Kjellberg, Les éditions des amateurs “Bronzes, sculptors and founders” by H. Berman, Abage. “Etains 1900“ by Philippe Dahan. Les éditions de l’amateur, “Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs” by E. Benezit. Gründ.
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