Lot Essay
This study is one of five biscuit models executed by Bourdelle in 1900 at Limoges. The other four subjects were Mask of Jane Avril, Bust of Jane Avril, 'Le Baiser', and 'Violettes et Roses'.
SCULPTURE
'Aphrodite Emergeant des Flots', A porcelain head
AFTER THE MODEL BY ANTOINE BOURDELLE, MANUFACTURED BY THEODORE HAVILAND & CIE, LIMOGES, CIRCA 1900
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'Aphrodite Emergeant des Flots', A porcelain head
After the model by Antoine Bourdelle, manufactured by Theodore Haviland & Cie, Limoges, circa 1900
A look of ecstasy on her face, modelled with formalised flowing features
8¼in. (21cm.) high
Manuscript incised mark Epreuve m'appartenant que j'ai retoucher à Limoges chez M. Thédore Haviland. Bourdelle, further incised Thédore Haviland & Cie Limoges
After the model by Antoine Bourdelle, manufactured by Theodore Haviland & Cie, Limoges, circa 1900
A look of ecstasy on her face, modelled with formalised flowing features
8¼in. (21cm.) high
Manuscript incised mark Epreuve m'appartenant que j'ai retoucher à Limoges chez M. Thédore Haviland. Bourdelle, further incised Thédore Haviland & Cie Limoges