Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx

Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx #1.0
Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx #1.0
Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx #2.1
Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx #3.2
Figurine - A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière" (2) - Spelter, Onyx #4.3
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Pair of gilt spelter figures "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière", after Ernest Justin Ferrand (1846-1932), on onyx bases, France, c. 1900, 36 cm

A pair of French gilt spelter (zinc alloy) figures after Ernest Justin Ferrand (1846-1932), around 1900. One is a young flute player titled "Improvisateur". The other is a young woman holding a small bird, titled "Prisonnière". Each figure stands on a naturalistic rocky base on a round onyx plinth with a rocaille-scroll gilt metal foot. Each base has an applied plaque with the title and "par Ferrand". Each measures 36 x 13 x 12 cm. There are 2 objects.

Condition: the gilding shows wear and rubbing, with darker areas and dirt in the recesses, mainly on the legs, the bases and the scroll feet. The onyx plinths have natural veining and some discolouration. The plaques are worn and lightly tarnished. Please see the photos.

Pair of gilt spelter figures "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière", after Ernest Justin Ferrand (1846-1932), on onyx bases, France, c. 1900, 36 cm

A pair of French gilt spelter (zinc alloy) figures after Ernest Justin Ferrand (1846-1932), around 1900. One is a young flute player titled "Improvisateur". The other is a young woman holding a small bird, titled "Prisonnière". Each figure stands on a naturalistic rocky base on a round onyx plinth with a rocaille-scroll gilt metal foot. Each base has an applied plaque with the title and "par Ferrand". Each measures 36 x 13 x 12 cm. There are 2 objects.

Condition: the gilding shows wear and rubbing, with darker areas and dirt in the recesses, mainly on the legs, the bases and the scroll feet. The onyx plinths have natural veining and some discolouration. The plaques are worn and lightly tarnished. Please see the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Title
A Pair of French Gilded Spelter (Régule) Sculptures: "Improvisateur" and "Prisonnière"
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
after Ernest Justin Ferrand
Material
Onyx, Spelter
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
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Objects sold
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