Antoine Nelson - Bust, VILLANELLE - 32 cm - Plaster

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Estimate  € 150 - € 200
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€45
BE
€40
FR
€35

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The unsigned Art Nouveau plaster bust, titled “VILLANELLE” and after Antoine Nelson, depicts a peasant woman and measures 25 × 32 × 12 cm.

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Description from the seller

According to Antoine Nelson, (real name Antoine Joseph Van den Kerckhove, born in Brussels in 1849 and died in 1910) he is a renowned Belgian sculptor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Bust depicting a peasant girl "Villanelle" dressed in a red fichu over her hair, the gaze is very expressive, in painted plaster, set on a base decorated with flowers and scrolls.

From the Art Nouveau period,
No damage, only a few tiny, minuscule white traces.
The bust is in excellent condition.

Total weight: about 3 kg

Shipped with very careful protection.

According to Antoine Nelson, (real name Antoine Joseph Van den Kerckhove, born in Brussels in 1849 and died in 1910) he is a renowned Belgian sculptor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Bust depicting a peasant girl "Villanelle" dressed in a red fichu over her hair, the gaze is very expressive, in painted plaster, set on a base decorated with flowers and scrolls.

From the Art Nouveau period,
No damage, only a few tiny, minuscule white traces.
The bust is in excellent condition.

Total weight: about 3 kg

Shipped with very careful protection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Plaster
Artist
Antoine Nelson
Title of artwork
VILLANELLE
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Beige
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
12 cm
FranceVerified
205
Objects sold
100%
Private

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