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Eugène Thivier (1845–1920) – Terracotta Group: Faun and His Children
An elegant and vigorous group in patinated terracotta, depicting a seated bearded faun surrounded by his two young faun children playing and clinging to him. This mythological theme, very popular in 19th-century decorative sculpture, is treated here with remarkable vitality and great sensitivity. The bodies are nervously modeled in a spiraling composition with neo-Baroque accents, evoking the legacy of Clodion.
The work is signed "THIVIER" in the terracotta, for Eugène Thivier (Paris, 1845 – Paris, 1920), a French sculptor trained under Auguste Dumont, Pierre Loison, and Gabriel-Vital Dubray. A brilliant student, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1865, becoming a member in 1888. His style oscillates between Neoclassicism and Symbolism, often inspired by mythology or allegorical visions. He is notably the creator of the famous marble sculpture *Le Cauchemar* (The Nightmare), housed in the Musée des Augustins in Toulouse.
This terracotta piece is displayed on an antique carved stone base, which enhances the overall effect and gives it a museum-quality presence.
Dimensions:
Height of the terracotta alone: 51 cm
Total height with base: 64 cm
Dimensions of the stone base: 35 x 35 cm
Condition: Very good overall condition, even patina, no missing pieces. Stone base with a beautiful patina of age.
Ref: SO9DS7BE9I
| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Other style (Terracotta sculpture of Other style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Terracotta sculpture 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Thivier |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 89260, La chapelle sur oreuse, France |
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