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Sapho A large Art Nouveau sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis
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Sapho A large Art Nouveau sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis of Sapho playing her lyre, with her loose fitted garment falling at her feet. Labelled 'Sapho' and signed 'E'Villanis' to bronze. Numbered 3915 with foundry stamp to back.
Literature: Emmanuel Villanis by Josje Hortulanus-de Mik, Page 68.
Artist: Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914)
Dimensions: H 74cm W 24cm D 19cm
Origin: French
Date: circa 1890
Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914) was a French sculptor of Italian descent, best known for his elegant and delicate portrait busts of women. Born in Lille, France, he began his artistic training in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts under the guidance of Augustin-Alexandre Dumont and Jean-Marie Bonnassieux. Villanis specialized in the Art Nouveau style and was heavily influenced by the work of Jules Dalou, a prominent French sculptor. His sculptures often portrayed beautiful, idealised women with flowing hair and graceful features, and were characterised by a sense of harmony and balance. He was skilled at capturing the essence of his subjects, conveying their personalities and emotions through his work.Throughout his career, Villanis received numerous commissions for portrait busts and statuettes, which were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of the decorative arts. He exhibited his work at the Paris Salon, the Société des Artistes Français, and the Exposition Universelle, where he received several awards and medals.
Item No: 1311231
- Creator:Emmanuel Villanis (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Diameter: 9.45 in (24 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
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- Seller Location:Forest Row, GB
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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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