Louis Hottot (1829–1905) - Sculpture, Jeune femme au tambourin - 49 cm - Fountain of Art
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Louis HOTTOT (1829-1905) – “The Tambourine Player” – Large Orientalist sculpture in polychrome cast iron, signed and authenticated
Rare and spectacular sculpture from the Napoléon III / Belle Époque era, signed and authenticated Louis Hottot, a major figure of French Orientalist sculpture in the 19th century.
A young dancer, seated nonchalantly on a Moorish-style stool, head slightly tilted and dreamy gaze, holds a tambourine against her hip. Her posture, her subtle smile and the movement of her arm give the whole piece remarkable grace and life.
A work of great finesse
Turban tied with adorned pieces, beads and pendants
Double strand of pearls and medals
Bracelets and armbands finely chased
Striped bodice in rust, turquoise and gold tones
Green draped skirt, cinched with a fringed scarf and golden tasselled pom-poms
Tambourine with a geometric raised decoration
Openwork Hispano-Moorish-style stool, draped rug and architectured base with chiselled decoration, resting on a red velvet cushion
An original polychromy
The polychrome patina, in greens, ochres, reds and golds, is remarkably preserved and gives it a very decorative presence. The reliefs of the material, the modelling of the drapes and the details of the adornment testify to the quality of the casting and the sculptor’s hand.
About the artist
Louis Hottot, a pupil of Cavelier and Jouffroy, exhibited at the Salons and established himself as one of the great interpreters of Orientalism, a movement highly sought after by collectors. His sculptures, blending anatomical precision, sensuality and rich ornamentation, are today highly sought after on the art market.
Characteristics
Artist: Louis Hottot
Signature: signed
Authenticity: authenticated work
Era: second half of the 19th century
Style: Orientalism, polychrome sculpture
Condition: Very good
A distinctive piece, ideal for an aesthete’s interior: living room, library, cabinet of curiosities or collection of Orientalist art.
Louis HOTTOT (1829-1905) – “The Tambourine Player” – Large Orientalist sculpture in polychrome cast iron, signed and authenticated
Rare and spectacular sculpture from the Napoléon III / Belle Époque era, signed and authenticated Louis Hottot, a major figure of French Orientalist sculpture in the 19th century.
A young dancer, seated nonchalantly on a Moorish-style stool, head slightly tilted and dreamy gaze, holds a tambourine against her hip. Her posture, her subtle smile and the movement of her arm give the whole piece remarkable grace and life.
A work of great finesse
Turban tied with adorned pieces, beads and pendants
Double strand of pearls and medals
Bracelets and armbands finely chased
Striped bodice in rust, turquoise and gold tones
Green draped skirt, cinched with a fringed scarf and golden tasselled pom-poms
Tambourine with a geometric raised decoration
Openwork Hispano-Moorish-style stool, draped rug and architectured base with chiselled decoration, resting on a red velvet cushion
An original polychromy
The polychrome patina, in greens, ochres, reds and golds, is remarkably preserved and gives it a very decorative presence. The reliefs of the material, the modelling of the drapes and the details of the adornment testify to the quality of the casting and the sculptor’s hand.
About the artist
Louis Hottot, a pupil of Cavelier and Jouffroy, exhibited at the Salons and established himself as one of the great interpreters of Orientalism, a movement highly sought after by collectors. His sculptures, blending anatomical precision, sensuality and rich ornamentation, are today highly sought after on the art market.
Characteristics
Artist: Louis Hottot
Signature: signed
Authenticity: authenticated work
Era: second half of the 19th century
Style: Orientalism, polychrome sculpture
Condition: Very good
A distinctive piece, ideal for an aesthete’s interior: living room, library, cabinet of curiosities or collection of Orientalist art.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
France
Material
Fountain of Art
Artist
Louis Hottot (1829–1905)
Title of artwork
Jeune femme au tambourin
Signature
Signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
49 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
25 cm
Weight
2 kg
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