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Bronze sculpture titled “Spring” (young woman feeding chicks), attributed to the Belgian sculptor Georges van der Straeten (1856–1928), dating from the late 19th century. The piece depicts an elegant young woman in period costume, her arm outstretched to toss food to chicks at her feet, with a patina featuring golden and brown hues characteristic of the Art Nouveau period.
Georges Van der Straeten was born on December 22, 1856, in Ghent, Belgium, and died on July 25, 1941, in Ghent, Belgium.
He initially pursued a career in law and practiced as a lawyer in Belgium until 1882. He abandoned the law to devote himself to sculpture and became a student of the famous Belgian sculptor Jef Lambeaux. In 1883, he moved to Paris. He regularly participated in the Paris Salon exhibitions beginning in the 1880s, where his works were met with great success. He is particularly known for his busts and statuettes depicting elegant, smiling, and refined young Parisian women. His figures were often inspired by Romantic imagery, courtly festivities (characters from the Commedia dell’arte such as Pierrot and Colombine), and Belle Époque fashion. He won a silver medal at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair and was named a Knight of the Legion of Honor in 1903.
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| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Art Nouveau (Bronze sculptures of Art Nouveau Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Belgium |
| Height (cm) | 49 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 8-15 Business Days |
| Location | 72130, FRESNAY SUR SARTHE, France |
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