Lot 101
101
A French bronze high relief of a classical draped seated maiden mounted on a rouge marble base, late 19th century
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A French bronze high relief of a classical draped seated maiden mounted on a rouge marble base, late 19th century

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A French bronze high relief of a classical draped seated maiden mounted on a rouge marble base, late 19th century
After Chapu, stamped to the side THIEBAU FRERES FOUNDEURS PARIS, inscribed to the other H.CHAPU -- 16¼in. (41.2cm.) high
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Please note the illustration caption is incorrectly numbered and should read 101, NOT 103.

Lot Essay

Henri Chapu (1833-1891) had a prolific career, starting at the Ecole Des Beaux Arts in 1849. He trained under Pradier and Duret. In 1855 he spent time studying in Italy after winning the Prix de Rome. Following his return he exhibited regularly at the Salons winning the grand medal in 1867. Besides bronze reductions of his numerous public monuments he also produced smaller domestic decorative groups and satuettes.

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