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Francois Raoul Larche (1860-1912) LA SEVE or Métamorphose de Daphné

$4,200
£3,176.84
€3,709.39
CA$5,981.46
A$6,068.89
CHF 3,466.93
MX$73,479.17
NOK 40,729.88
SEK 40,675.94
DKK 27,729.18

About the Item

Francois Raoul Larche (1860-1912) LA SEVE or Métamorphose de Daphné Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture Cast, Gilt Bronze or Marble base France, c. 1900, Signed "Raoul Larche," numbered B917 and with Siot-Decauville foundry mark. Bronze Height: 12 Inches (30 cm) On a marble base, total ht. 13 in. Condition: Excellent La Sève depicts Daphne at the moment she asked the Gods to turn her into a laurel tree to resist the advances of Apollo. Admired for its organic Art Nouveau-inspired form, the plaster model was exhibited to critical acclaim at the Paris Salon of 1893 and a marble Siot-Decauville cast La Sève. François Raoul Larche studied at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1878, before debuting his work at the Société des Artistes Français in 1881, and exhibiting regularly at the Salon between 1884 and 1911. His work was acclaimed at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, where he was awarded the gold medal for sculpture. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return policy if the items are not as described. Please also consider Avantique’s eclectic bronze collection including Barye, Barrias, Mene, Moigniez, Paillet, Paillard, Fratin, Picault, Tiffany Studios, and Cain among others. We strive to collect the highest quality sculptures in exceptional condition.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1774243266322

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