France Bust of young Jesus François-Raoul Larche late
Title: France Bust of young Jesus François-Raoul Larche late 19th century
Description: ?Verndec 103ITEM DESCRIPTION :*Medium: *The size: 50x20x16 cm/'19.68x7.87x6.29 inches'*Sculptor: François-Raoul Larche*Country: France*Year: late 19th centuryProvenance - from our collection (more than 15 years)This item was auctioned in Kiev auctionAbout the sculptor: (1860 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac – 1912 in Paris) was a French Art Nouveau sculptor whose work included several figures of Christ, but who may be better known for his numerous female figures, both nude and draped.He was one of several artists inspired by the dancer Loie Fuller; one of his best-known statues depicts Fuller dancing with part of her drapery billowing above and behind her head like a flame.Another well-known sculpture, Les Violettes, depicts a group of nude children with an older girl who may be their mother or older sister. Their bodies are entwined with flower stems and leaves and they are all wearing petal bonnets, suggesting that they are meant to represent the spirits of flowers.
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Title: France Bust of young Jesus François-Raoul Larche late 19th century
Description: ?Verndec 103ITEM DESCRIPTION :*Medium: *The size: 50x20x16 cm/'19.68x7.87x6.29 inches'*Sculptor: François-Raoul Larche*Country: France*Year: late 19th centuryProvenance - from our collection (more than 15 years)This item was auctioned in Kiev auctionAbout the sculptor: (1860 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac – 1912 in Paris) was a French Art Nouveau sculptor whose work included several figures of Christ, but who may be better known for his numerous female figures, both nude and draped.He was one of several artists inspired by the dancer Loie Fuller; one of his best-known statues depicts Fuller dancing with part of her drapery billowing above and behind her head like a flame.Another well-known sculpture, Les Violettes, depicts a group of nude children with an older girl who may be their mother or older sister. Their bodies are entwined with flower stems and leaves and they are all wearing petal bonnets, suggesting that they are meant to represent the spirits of flowers.
Reserve: $5,400.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $48.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ukraine.
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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