Emile Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929)

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Emile Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929)

Tête de Liberté

the raised monogram on the top of the base and signed on the side of the base ANTOINE BOURDELLE, marked and numbered on another side Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris, II, bronze with green patina
21 1/8in. (63cm.) high

Conceived circa 1914 and cast shortly afterwards in an edition of eight (there were a further two artist's proofs). The present sculpture is number II from the edition of eight.

Provenance

Wright Ludington, Santa Barbara, California

Lot Essay

This work is a study for the Alvear Monument in Buenos Aires, which depicts General Alvear on horseback surrrounded by the four attributes: Liberty, Eloquence, Strength and Victory.

Sold with a certificate from Rhodia Bufet Bourdelle dated Paris, 23 janvier 1995

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