Vide poche - charles valton - France
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Bronze Art Nouveau desk tray depicting a marching lion, signed Charles Valton, dating to 1850–1900, with a 13 × 13 cm footprint, in good condition with age-related wear.
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Antique bronze valet tray decorated with a walking lion in the savannah, signed by Charles Valton, in good condition.
Normal wear and tear due to its age (see photos).
Dimension 19X13cm
Signed on the front face at the bottom right.
very decorative
the artist:
Charles Valton, born on January 26, 1851, in Pau, and died on May 21, 1918, in Chinon, was a French animal sculptor.
Charles Valton's subjects are sometimes romantic, like the wounded lioness, but his mature works tend to express a form of calmness with animals depicted in serene attitudes. He was particularly inspired by big cats. Among his other favorite subjects, we also find dogs and horses, notably a group of Two Stallions, created in collaboration with Alfred Barye.
Most of Valton's bronzes were cast by the Colin house in Paris. Despite the large number of models created by this sculptor, the editions were limited, and the proofs are generally rare. He also worked for the Manufacture de Sèvres between 1898 and 1908, providing them with models for figurines such as: the Lion at rest, the Lioness and her cubs, the Wolf following tracks in the snow, and others.
Antique bronze valet tray decorated with a walking lion in the savannah, signed by Charles Valton, in good condition.
Normal wear and tear due to its age (see photos).
Dimension 19X13cm
Signed on the front face at the bottom right.
very decorative
the artist:
Charles Valton, born on January 26, 1851, in Pau, and died on May 21, 1918, in Chinon, was a French animal sculptor.
Charles Valton's subjects are sometimes romantic, like the wounded lioness, but his mature works tend to express a form of calmness with animals depicted in serene attitudes. He was particularly inspired by big cats. Among his other favorite subjects, we also find dogs and horses, notably a group of Two Stallions, created in collaboration with Alfred Barye.
Most of Valton's bronzes were cast by the Colin house in Paris. Despite the large number of models created by this sculptor, the editions were limited, and the proofs are generally rare. He also worked for the Manufacture de Sèvres between 1898 and 1908, providing them with models for figurines such as: the Lion at rest, the Lioness and her cubs, the Wolf following tracks in the snow, and others.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Material
Bronze
Country of Origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Manufacturer/ Brand
charles valton
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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