Santa Cruz, CA
Super Seller
Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 7.5ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- good color and original patination; now missing original fishing rod as is usual with this work. good color and original patination; now missing original fishing rod as is usual with this work. less
- Description
-
A substantial lost wax bronze, cast after the original model by Eugène-Nicolas-Clément, Comte d''Astanière (French, 1841-1918). One of the larger-size …
more
A substantial lost wax bronze, cast after the original model by Eugène-Nicolas-Clément, Comte d''Astanière (French, 1841-1918). One of the larger-size castings in overall good condition and showing excellent patination.
Eugene, the Comte d'Astaniere, was primarily known in his youth as a courageous and highly-decorated cavalry officer who distinguished himself repeatedly in combat, including against the Germans in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, in which campaign he was severely wounded and almost died.
During his prolonged recuperation, he turned his attention to art. He studied intensively with Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière (1831-1900) , the preeminent French sculptor of the day who would become his life-long friend and artistic mentor. D'Astaniere quickly mastered the art of sculpture and was recognized by the Salon of 1882 with a Gold Medal for his first exhibited work.
From that time forward, he accumulated numerous diplomas, medals and juried awards for his sculpture. At the Salon of French artists, he received frequent medals and was soon elected to membership of the Jury of the Salon
He exhibited 'The Juggler,' a large marble, at the Salon of 1887, then sent a bronze entitled 'Acrobat' to the Salon of 1889. At the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889, he received a bronze medal for the presentation of 'The Angler'. He exhibited in Moscow in 1891, at the 1893 Universal Exposition in Chicago receiving awards at both. He exhibited a marble entitled 'The White Monk' at the Salon of 1898 and obtained a medal of honor at the Universal Exhibition of 1900. He continued to be celebrated for the illustrious military exploits of his youth and, as a result, was frequently commissioned to cast portrait sculptures of prominent members of fin-de-siecle Parisian military, political and artistic society.
We are pleased to offer a charming and informal example of this notable artist's work. less
Santa Cruz, CA
Super Seller
Questions about the item?
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Vincent Glinsky Sculpture
- Abstract Bird Sculptures
- HLB Studio Sculpture
- Manufacture de Sevres Sculpture
- Antique Brass Finish Sculpture
- Stainless Steel Sculpture
- Chelsea House Inc Sculpture
- Glass Murano Sculpture
- Metal Curtis Jere Sculpture
- Josef Lorenzl Sculpture
- Isamu Noguchi Sculpture
- Loet Vanderveen Sculpture
- Abstract Wire Sculptures
- Meissen Porcelain Sculpture
- Etruscan Revival Sculpture
- Alessandro Mendini Sculpture
- Susse Freres Sculpture
- Martha Angus Sculpture
- Hellenistic Sculpture
- Currey and Company Sculpture
- Charles Hollis Jones Sculpture
- Spray Paint Sculpture
- Polished Stainless Steel Finish Sculpture
- Silverplate Sculpture
- Haziza Sculpture