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Maurice Bouval Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Sculpture

1900

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Maurice Bouval (Fr. 1863-1916) Art Nouveau sculpture. French Art Nouveau Gilt-Bronze Figure of a Woman Cast by E. Colin & Cie., Paris, circa 1900 Possibly Pandora, modeled rising out of a poppy blossom and holding aloft a box with the date 1900, inscribed M. Bouval and stamped E. COLIN & CIE. PARIS. Height 13 1/4 inches. C Estate of Steven and Anne Ausnit Condition: Excellent Maurice Bouval (1863–1916) was a French sculptor of the Art Nouveau period. From 1880 to the first World War, he created a large number of bronze statues or objects including chandeliers, candelabras or table lamps. His main works are Ophelia, Femme assise, Jeune femme, Le Sommeil, Femme aux pavots, Le Secret et la Pensive. He was not a prolific sculptor. He participated in the 1890 Exposition Universelle in Paris and was a member of the Société des Artistes Français. He was a pupil of Alexandre Falguière. We are dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. We are only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Please also consider Avantique’s eclectic bronze collection including Barye, Barrias, Mene, Moigniez, Paillet, Paillard, Fratin, Picault, Tiffany Studios, and Cain among others. We strive to collect the highest quality sculptures in exceptional condition.
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.24 in (33.63 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2724214281882
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