Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888) - Sculpture, Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888) – Amor en Psyche – Monumentaal Frans bronzen beeld – 19e eeuw - 64 cm - Patinated bronze
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This signed French bronze sculpture of Amor and Psyche, after Étienne-Henri Dumaige, dates to the second half of the 19th century and has a brown patina, gilded accents and a red marble base in the Art Nouveau style.
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Beautiful and impressive bronze sculpture with a warm brown patina and refined gold-colored accents, depicting Cupid and Psyche, after a model by the French sculptor Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888).
This elegant mythological composition portrays one of the most romantic stories of classical antiquity: the love between Cupid (Amor), the god of love, and Psyche, the personification of the human soul.
The two figures are depicted in a graceful and tender pose. They walk side by side, holding hands and wearing delicate floral garlands. Their natural postures and gentle facial expressions give the sculpture a particularly harmonious and poetic appearance.
The sculpture stands out for its refined modelling, elegant proportions and exceptionally detailed rendering of the clothing and drapery. The subtle gold-colored accents highlight the folds of the garments and create a beautiful contrast with the warm, brown-patinated bronze surfaces.
The sculpture rests on a round bronze base and is mounted on an elegant red marble plinth with natural white veining.
A particularly decorative and romantic work of art that reflects the sophistication of French sculpture in the second half of the 19th century.
About the artist
Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888) was a French sculptor who gained recognition for his allegorical, mythological and historical compositions.
His oeuvre is characterised by elegant figures, refined modelling and lively compositions. He created numerous bronze sculptures that exemplify the artistic richness of French sculpture during the Second Empire and the early Third Republic.
Details
Artist: Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888)
Title: Cupid and Psyche (Cupid and Psyche)
Signature: ‘Dumaige sculpt.’ on the bronze base
Origin: France
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Material: Bronze with brown patina and gold-colored accents, on a red marble plinth
Style: Romanticism / French academic sculpture
Dimensions
Total height: 64 cm
Width: 30 cm
Depth: 35 cm
Height of bronze sculpture without marble plinth: 57 cm
Height of marble plinth: 7 cm
An impressive French bronze sculpture, remarkable for its refined execution, harmonious composition and warm patina with subtle gold-colored details.
The photographs form an integral part of the description. We advise you to examine them carefully to get a good impression of the object's condition. Viewing is possible by appointment at Mora Antiques in Bilzen, Belgium.
The sculpture will be professionally and carefully packaged for safe transport.
Beautiful and impressive bronze sculpture with a warm brown patina and refined gold-colored accents, depicting Cupid and Psyche, after a model by the French sculptor Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888).
This elegant mythological composition portrays one of the most romantic stories of classical antiquity: the love between Cupid (Amor), the god of love, and Psyche, the personification of the human soul.
The two figures are depicted in a graceful and tender pose. They walk side by side, holding hands and wearing delicate floral garlands. Their natural postures and gentle facial expressions give the sculpture a particularly harmonious and poetic appearance.
The sculpture stands out for its refined modelling, elegant proportions and exceptionally detailed rendering of the clothing and drapery. The subtle gold-colored accents highlight the folds of the garments and create a beautiful contrast with the warm, brown-patinated bronze surfaces.
The sculpture rests on a round bronze base and is mounted on an elegant red marble plinth with natural white veining.
A particularly decorative and romantic work of art that reflects the sophistication of French sculpture in the second half of the 19th century.
About the artist
Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888) was a French sculptor who gained recognition for his allegorical, mythological and historical compositions.
His oeuvre is characterised by elegant figures, refined modelling and lively compositions. He created numerous bronze sculptures that exemplify the artistic richness of French sculpture during the Second Empire and the early Third Republic.
Details
Artist: Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888)
Title: Cupid and Psyche (Cupid and Psyche)
Signature: ‘Dumaige sculpt.’ on the bronze base
Origin: France
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Material: Bronze with brown patina and gold-colored accents, on a red marble plinth
Style: Romanticism / French academic sculpture
Dimensions
Total height: 64 cm
Width: 30 cm
Depth: 35 cm
Height of bronze sculpture without marble plinth: 57 cm
Height of marble plinth: 7 cm
An impressive French bronze sculpture, remarkable for its refined execution, harmonious composition and warm patina with subtle gold-colored details.
The photographs form an integral part of the description. We advise you to examine them carefully to get a good impression of the object's condition. Viewing is possible by appointment at Mora Antiques in Bilzen, Belgium.
The sculpture will be professionally and carefully packaged for safe transport.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Material
Bronze
Artist
Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888)
Title of artwork
Étienne-Henri Dumaige (1830–1888) – Amor en Psyche – Monumentaal Frans bronzen beeld – 19e eeuw
Signature
Signed
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition
Height
64 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
30 cm
