Alexandre Falguiere Cast Bronze Sculpture "Bust of a Woman"

Item Details

Alexandre Falguiere (France, 1831 – 1900)
Bust of a Woman, late 19th century
Cast bronze sculpture on a marble base
Signed in mold to verso of left shoulder
Thiébaut Frères, Fumière & Cie foundry stamp present to the verso

A cast bronze sculpture on marble base with pedestal by well-listed French artist and educator Alexandre Falguiere (1831 – 1900) titled Bust of a Woman. Falguiere was also a painter but is best known for his sculptures often depicting mythological figures. His works are represented in the collections of the Musée d’Orsay, the Metropolitan Museum of Art among others and was commissioned to create numerous public works.

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Condition

- light accretions to surface of sculpture and base; light surface scratches and abrasions to bronze; larger abrasions to top of head and front of hairline; surface scratches and small nicks to marble base; large chips to base of column; wear to pedestal including scratches, scuffs, and abrasions.

Dimensions

- measurements includes sculpture and marble pedestal; sculpture only measures 13.75" W x 22.25" H x 10.5" D; marble pedestal only measures 12.5" W x 37.75" H x 12.5" D.

Item #

ITMG207196