Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality
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Elegant bronze Venus, signed Allegrain and cast by Barbedienne - 56 cm of classic sensuality

3.200
19th century
Louis XVI
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From: 59000, Lille, France

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    Vénus sortant du bain - Bronze signed Allegrain, cast by Barbedienne
    France, 19th century
    After Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795)
    Barbedienne cast - Collas mechanical reduction stampHeight: 56 cm
    A delicate embodiment of classical grace and sensuality, this patinated bronze sculpture represents Venus emerging from the bath, in the suspended moment when the goddess, modest and haughty, bends over to wipe her foot. The gesture is simple, yet infinitely poetic, imbued with an almost meditative gentleness.

    Inspired by the famous marble commissioned by Madame de Pompadour and presented at the Salon of 1767 - now preserved in the Louvre - this work is here superbly edited in the 19th century by the prestigious Barbedienne firm, using the Collas mechanical reduction technique, a guarantee of finesse and fidelity to the original model.
    The bronze is finely chased, enhanced by a warm patina with bronze highlights that underline the roundness of the forms, the delicacy of the drapery and the fluid elegance of the composition. Venus's wavy hair, the stylized rock and the play of shadows on the skin testify to the exceptional craftsmanship of the Barbedienne workshops.
    A collector's piece, both classic and sensual, evoking the eternal canons of feminine beauty and the refinement of 18th-century French art brilliantly revisited in the 19th century.
    Signatures and marks:
    - On the base: C.G. Allegrain fecit - 1767
    - On the terrace: F. Barbedienne Fondeur
    - Round stamp: Réduction Mécanique A. Collas Breveté

    Ref: 4HRK21DY6A

    Condition As new
    Style Louis XVI (Bronze sculptures of Louis XVI Style)
    Period 19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Allegrain
    Height (cm) 56
    Materials Patinated Bronze
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 59000, Lille, France
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