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Emmanuel VillanisPhryne - Marble Bust of a Beautiful Young Woman Perfect Silhouette Art NouveauCirca 1900
Circa 1900
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Emmanuel Villanis was well known primarily for his bronzes of beautiful young women. With Phryne, the sculptor is working in marble. Since stone is not in the least forgiving, it's remarkable how deftly Villanis get every structural part of the sitter's head and upper torso correct. It's a testament to his high skill as a great artist. Moreover, Villanis sculpts the female beautifully and sensuously . Phryne has a stunning profile from both sides and boasts a perfect silhouette. Her nez retroussé is a hallmark of the artist's oeuvre and defines the work as being ultra-feminine. The sitter's attractiveness in art is always a driver of price. Phryne is a sublime masterwork and speaks to the exceptional talent of the artist. This work is a blend of Neo-Classicism and Art Nouveau.
- Creator:Emmanuel Villanis (1858 - 1914, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1900
- Dimensions:Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
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- Condition:Overall in quite good shape commensurate with age for an object over 100 years old. There is some hairline surface issues, superficial surface cracks and slight scattered discoloration of the marble particularly in the hair.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU38538835142
Emmanuel Villanis
Emmanuel Villanis (b. 1858 d. 1914). Originally from Lille, France and of Italian descent, the artist studied in Turin at the Accademia Albertina, under master sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi, before settling in Paris in 1885. A prolific producer of busts during his career, he enjoyed international acclaim for his work. He had a penchant for producing bronzes (particularly busts) of beautiful young women, mainly in the Art Nouveau style. During his lifetime he exhibited widely in Paris, Milan, Chicago, New York and Vienna, his bronzes are both beautiful and highly desirable.
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