Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) – “Salomé” – Monumental Art Nouveau Bronze Bust – Société des Bronzes - Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) - Bust, “Salomé” , nr. 3753 - 60 cm - Patinated bronze
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This signed Art Nouveau bust, titled “Salomé” and cast in patinated bronze by Emmanuel Villanis, dates to around 1900 and measures 60 × 35 × 25 cm.
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An impressive and exceptionally finely executed French bronze bust, entitled ‘Salomé’, based on a design by the famous sculptor Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914).
The sculpture depicts Salomé, the biblical figure renowned for her beauty and dramatic history. She is portrayed as a young woman with a mysterious, dreamy and somewhat melancholic expression.
Her gracefully tilted head, refined features and slightly parted lips lend the figure a particular softness and expressiveness. Her long, flowing hair is crowned by a richly decorated headdress with elegant medallions and a striking ornament.
The bust stands out for its exceptionally careful modelling and the beautiful contrast between the smoothly polished areas of skin and the finely detailed, vividly rendered hair, headdress and naturalistic base.
The warm reddish-brown patina accentuates the sculptural qualities and gives the bronze a particularly rich appearance.
On the reverse is the circular foundry mark of the Société des Bronzes de Paris, bearing the coat of arms of Paris. The sculpture also bears the stamped casting number 3753.
Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) was a French sculptor of Italian origin, best known for his elegant and expressive busts of women, inspired by mythological, historical, literary and biblical subjects. His work is characteristic of the decorative sculpture of the French Belle Époque.
Specifications
Artist: Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914)
Title: Salomé
Foundry: Société des Bronzes de Paris
Casting number: 3753
Origin: France
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century, circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque
Material: Patinated bronze
Patina: Warm reddish-brown
Dimensions: Height 60 × width 35 × depth 25 cm
A monumental and particularly decorative French bronze bust from the Belle Époque, distinguished by its refined finish, expressive beauty and impressive presence.
The original foundry mark and stamped casting number are important features for identifying this example.
An impressive and exceptionally finely executed French bronze bust, entitled ‘Salomé’, based on a design by the famous sculptor Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914).
The sculpture depicts Salomé, the biblical figure renowned for her beauty and dramatic history. She is portrayed as a young woman with a mysterious, dreamy and somewhat melancholic expression.
Her gracefully tilted head, refined features and slightly parted lips lend the figure a particular softness and expressiveness. Her long, flowing hair is crowned by a richly decorated headdress with elegant medallions and a striking ornament.
The bust stands out for its exceptionally careful modelling and the beautiful contrast between the smoothly polished areas of skin and the finely detailed, vividly rendered hair, headdress and naturalistic base.
The warm reddish-brown patina accentuates the sculptural qualities and gives the bronze a particularly rich appearance.
On the reverse is the circular foundry mark of the Société des Bronzes de Paris, bearing the coat of arms of Paris. The sculpture also bears the stamped casting number 3753.
Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) was a French sculptor of Italian origin, best known for his elegant and expressive busts of women, inspired by mythological, historical, literary and biblical subjects. His work is characteristic of the decorative sculpture of the French Belle Époque.
Specifications
Artist: Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914)
Title: Salomé
Foundry: Société des Bronzes de Paris
Casting number: 3753
Origin: France
Date: Late 19th–early 20th century, circa 1900
Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque
Material: Patinated bronze
Patina: Warm reddish-brown
Dimensions: Height 60 × width 35 × depth 25 cm
A monumental and particularly decorative French bronze bust from the Belle Époque, distinguished by its refined finish, expressive beauty and impressive presence.
The original foundry mark and stamped casting number are important features for identifying this example.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914) – “Salomé” – Monumental Art Nouveau Bronze Bust – Société des Bronzes
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Bronze
Artist
Emmanuel Villanis (1858–1914)
Title of artwork
“Salomé” , nr. 3753
Signature
Signed
Edition
three thousand seven hundred fifty-three
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
25 cm
