Sculpture - "The Florentine Singer" , Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938) - Bronze

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Sculpture - "The Florentine Singer" , Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938) - Bronze

Name: Sculpture - 'The Florentine Singer' , Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938) - Bronze
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: QWCKNNOYQC
Price: 2600 EUR
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By Gallery Caroline Miguet - Giafferri

2.600 €

Period 19th century

Style Rome and ancient Greece

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A bronze cast with a brown patina , depicting the bust of a young Florentine named "The Singer" , by the sculptor Alphonse Van Beurden (1854–1938) .
The work captures the emotional intensity and passion inherent in the art of singing .
The young man is depicted nude , wearing only the traditional Florentine cap .
The meticulously carved details and the striking realism of the portrait , attest to the sculptor’s technical skill .
The sculptor’s signature "Alphonse Van Beurden" , is engraved on the back of the bust .
Antique sculpture dating from the late 19th century .
In perfect condition with excellent patina .

Height : 50 cm

Alphonse Van Beurden (1854 -1938)

Alphonse Van Beurden was a student at the Antwerp Academy , where he was a pupil of Joseph Geefs and Edouard Dujardin (1868-1881) .
He was awarded the 1st prize for sculpture in 1874 and 1877.
He also worked with the famous sculptor Jef Lambeaux .
In 1884 , he became a member of "Als ik kan" (“If I can”), an association of artists active from 1883 to 1952 .
He sculpted the busts of the members .

From 1885 , he taught at the Antwerp Academy .
He exhibited many times during his career and enjoyed great success .
He won several medals at the International Salons .
His handling of materials , his technical abilities and his anatomical knowledge still arouse astonishment and respect today .
Van Beurden clearly preferred charm to drama , and loved the mischief and unexpected reactions of his models , which he was able to express through sculpture in terracotta , marble or bronze , always with a high degree of verisimilitude .
Van Beurden's qualities were not only appreciated in his home country of Belgium , but he was rewarded with countless foreign prizes , as far away as Australia .

He created the two female figures on the balcony of the Diamond Exchange in Antwerp , the allegorical scene "Egyptian Art" on the north facade of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp , as well as the superb 2.80m caryatids on the Museum's staircase .
After 1890 , he devoted himself to the creation of small , elegant statues .
To be distinguished from his son Alphonse Van Beurden Jr or II who was above all a painter (1878-1962) .

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Additional Information

Condition	As new
Style	Rome and ancient Greece (Bronze sculptures of Rome and ancient Greece Style)
Period	19th century (Bronze sculptures 19th century)
Country of origin	Belgium
Artist	ALPHONSE VAN BEURDEN (1854 -1938)
Height (cm)	50
Materials	Bronze, Patinated Bronze