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Alexandre Zeitlin, Faerie, American Art Deco Patinated Bronze Sculpture, C. 1920
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DETAILS
Signed by the author and stamped with Roman Bronze Works Foundry NYC stamp.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 14.5 inches
Width: 6.5 inches
Depth: 9inches
ABOUT THE SCULPTURE
Made of black patinated bronze, the fairy literally floats in the air thanks to a wonderful composition using a huge light scarf fluttering in the wind.
ABOUT THE SCULPTOR
Alexandre Zeitlin (French/American, 1872 - 1946) was an outstanding sculptor known for his portrait busts. Alexander Zeitlin was born in Tiflis, Georgia (Russian Empire), in 1872. He held his first art exhibition in his hometown in his early teens. At first, the novice sculptor studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts (1890–1894), where his portrait busts of Archduke Otto were noted.
He then studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Zeitlin's ‘Despair’ statue and a portrait bust of the opera singer Jeanne Hatto were among the first to receive public recognition. He became known for his portrait busts. Zeitlin received the Ordre des Palmes académiques (1903) for the busts of Camille Flammarion, and was appointed public teaching officer (1907) for his statue of a senator.
Zeitlin worked in Paris for over 20 years. In 1915, he moved to New York City, where he remained for the rest of his life. He died at the age of 73 at the Knickerbocker Hospital on March 4, 1946. Zeitlin had a wife, Sophie. One of his two brothers, Lev, was a famous conductor at the Moscow Conservatory.
Works by Alexander Zeitlin are in numerous collections around the world, including the United States, France and Russia. One of his most famous portrait busts is that of Edward VII, then Prince of Wales. It is noteworthy that this famous sculptural work of the monarch was made by the sculptor long before the coronation.
- Creator:Alexandre Zeitlin (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819330231992
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