Sculpture

BELLE ÉPOQUE MASTERPIECE – GEORGES DELPÉRIER'S OPHELIA (1900) A BREATHTAKING CREATION straight from the legendary Paris Salon of 1900, presenting an unforgettable dialogue between bronze, sensuality, and symbolist poetry. THE VEGETAL IMPULSE AND THE LEAF-WOMAN: - In a striking dialogue between the human body and nature, the bronze adopts the sculptural form of a canna leaf. - Reclining in a graceful surrender, a semi-nude woman with her lower body draped merges into it to become one with the plant in an organic movement of great fluidity. NUANCED AND METICULOUS PATINA of the Modeling : - The bronze features a sumptuous golden patina with subtly varied nuances across its surfaces, particularly on the modeling of the belly, the chest, and the areolas. - CHROMATIC VARIATIONS: These natural and harmonious color shifts, far from being flaws, bear direct witness to small-series artisanal execution and the artist's own hand. - ABSOLUTE AUTHENTICITY: They signal the untouched period patina and impart a vibrant, living sensuality to the body under the light. GEORGES DELPÉRIER (1865-1936) & THE ENIGMATIC MYTH OF OPHELIA: - Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, Georges Delpérier dedicated his life to artistic creation in all its forms (sculptures, monuments, decorations, paintings, and restoration as a curator). - Here, he seizes upon the myth of Ophelia — the ultimate muse of the late 19th century — to reinvent it in a luminous way, far from the traditional aquatic tragedy. - FLORAL METAMORPHOSIS: He transforms the Shakespearean character into an immortal "floral being," an allegory of absolute grace that captivates the gaze and infuses rare poetry into any collector's interior. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS & DETAILS - Creator: Georges Delpérier (1865-1936) - Signature: Perfectly signed in the lower left "Delpérier Salon 1900" - Period: Art Nouveau, circa 1890-1900 (1900 Salon) - Material: Nuanced golden patina bronze (original highlights and artist's chisel work) - Dimensions: Height: 47 cm (18.5 in) | Width: 15 cm (5.9 in) | Depth: 2 cm (0.8 in) Weight: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) - Mounting: Original integrated hanging hook securely positioned on the back for immediate and safe wall display. - Condition: Excellent original overall condition. The subtle nuances of the period patina bear witness to its authentic history and artisanal manufacture. - Detailed photographs form an integral part of the description. ANTIQUES FOUNDRY SELECTION: An exceptional piece testifying to the absolute refinement of the Belle Époque. SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS: SHIPPED: Packaged with the utmost care and maximum security. European Union: 0% taxes and custom duties. Switzerland, United Kingdom, Norway, and United States: Decorative Art Nouveau bronze art object. Unique piece of historical and decorative interest, intended for collection purposes, to certify its status and facilitate international customs procedures. Notice for non-EU buyers: All local taxes, import duties, or customs fees specific to the destination country remain the responsibility of the buyer.

Estimate:£169.23

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