Marcel Début (1865-1933) - Ch Gautier Bronzier - Sculpture, "Porteur d'eau" - 66 cm (1) - Patinated bronze - AC. 1900

Extraordinary sculpture in patinated and signed bronze, France, end of the 19th century, by Marcel Début (1865-1933) . It represents an oriental or Arab male character, carrying water, following the very characteristic orientalist style of this period which is collected in all artistic manifestations. A very high quality cast, Marcel Début (1865-1933) , studied at the Paris School of Fine Arts, he was a member of the Society of French Artists, receiving an Honour Mention in 1895. Hallmarks of the foundry at the base. Début exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1883 until the outbreak of World War I. His works are highly sought after and coveted. An exceptional piece with a great quality and artistic category, in very good condition. Finely moulded and skilfully patinated, a certain polychromy in greenish tones can be seen on the belt of the figure. The water jar, the tongs and the jug are removable elements of the main figure. Professional packaging, adapted to the piece, with insured shipping and tracking number