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La Zingara, large bronze with brown patina by J-B Clésinger, large dancer richly dressed and adorned with jewels.
This sculpture has been transformed into a lamp, removing the tambourine held by the zingara in her left hand.
J Clésinger Rome 1858" on the tree trunk against which the dancer is leaning, the stamp "F Barbedienne fondeur" on the base and "Réduction mécanique Collas brevetée" also on the trunk.
Clésinger was a French sculptor (1814-1883). He studied sculpture in Rome from the age of 18, returning to Paris in 1838.
After many travels, he exhibited for the 1st time at the Paris Salon in 1843, where he submitted works throughout his career and won several awards.
Most of his works are now on display in museums.
He surrounded himself with the best craftsmen of his time, including Barbedienne and Collas.
Good overall condition, traces of patina wear, old restorations to the arm (at the level of the key, probably due to electrical assembly).
19th century
Bronze height 127cm (to fingertips)
Height to socket: 130cm
Diameter approx. 50cm
Ref: UEL8A8BI8D