Ref: F413 . . . £845

Art Nouveau Spelter Sculpture
Another fine French spelter nouveau piece depicting a young girl at a well. Some original coloured patina is still visible including green vegatation and gold patinated dress and other coloured details to the fish well-head. This all sits on a stepped white striated black marble base. The original purpose of this piece I should imagine was for dried flowers as it has an internal metal lining which isn't waterproof. Condition is good-original, although the base appears to have some gouges at one end of the back. Size: 12 inches high, 8.5 inches wide and 6.5 inches deep.

Ref: F2316 . . . £495

Huge Lady & Dove by 'Moreau'
This very large French spelter lady and dove figure really deserves a pedestal to stand on in a large hallway or alcove. She stands almost 26 inches tall on rocky ground which is mounted on a verdegre (green) marble socle. A plaque on the front reads 'L'oiseau Blesse Par hip Moreau' (The injured bird) It is by Hippolyte-Francois Moreau circa 1917. The figure is also signed in the metal at the base. A lovely figure bordering on Nouveau and Deco.
Francois Hippolyte Moreau, Born in Dijon, France in 1832, he studied under Jouffroy in Paris. Exhibited at the Salon from 1863, winning a bronze medal at the Exposition Universelle of 1900. He specialized in Genre groups and figures.

Ref: F2076 . . . reserved

Beautiful Art Nouveau Lady by Julien Causse
A stunning, bronze patinated spelter lady mandolin player by the French sculptor Causse. She stands nearly 2 feet tall on a shaped base of verdigris marble which bears the plaque which reads 'La Musique - Par J. Causse (Beaux-Arts 1900)' - No doubt about the date then! She is also signed in the metal and includes some musical notation enscribed in the stand on which she rests her foot. Please email me for close-ups. She is naked except for a cloth miraculously draped over her thigh and she is holding a mandolin which appears to have its original strings attached. She has a beautiful face (and body), and she is well built in the typical nouveau style, with a large bust, hips etc. and her hair is up in a bun with a delightful wreath in her hair, with some original highlighting to the patina in gold and silver still visible. This piece is stunning and in almost perfect condition with just a few very minor scuffs here and there. I have taken lots of close-up pics, and will be happy to send them on request. Incidently, she appears to be strumming her mandolin in the key of A flat - which could be the opening bars of John Lennon's 'I'm only sleeping'. A picture of this same figure can be viewed in the Berman book of Bronzes, Vol 4 page 1078, item no 4301. Julien Causse - Born at Bourges, worked 1890 - 1914, studied in Paris under Falguiére and exhibited at The Salon des Artists Francais in the 1890s, obtaining honourable mentions in 1882 and 1900 and a third class medal in 1893. He also took part in the exposition Universelle of 1900 and specialised in small figures.

Avril par J. Causse
Another stunner from the prolific Causse. She is titled Avril (April) and is a bronzed spelter lady sitting on a crescent moon admiring a rose. The base is a lovely stepped and shaped Sienna red marble socle and bears a plaque showing the title and sculptor. She is also signed in the metal. She still shows signs of the original highlighting in gold and silver in places and is in exceptional condition with no apparent damage or repairs etc, and with just a few minor nibbles to the underside corners of the base. She is 24 inches tall, 9 inches deep and 7 inches wide and stunning! Many more pics available on request.

Alabaster Eagle by Katz
A rare and beautifully rendered alabaster figure of an Eagle signed on the base - Katz. He is a big and heavy piece being nearly17 inches of solid alabaster, and looking very realistic with the combination of the pale cream of the alabaster and the natural dark striations. He has a gold patinated beak and beautiful crystal or glass eyes. Condition is very good, but there is a line halfway down his body going around the torso which could be a very old crack or a natural fisure - it is hard to be sure. Email me for more pics. A lovely piece.

'Fleur des Vallees' by Moreau
Large spelter organic maiden entitled 'Fleur des Vallees' (flower of the valleys) by Auguste Moreau c.1905. Condition is good. Approx. height 23 inches (58cm)

Nouveau bust by Nelson c.1900
Large bronzed spelter bust in very good condition. Signed to lower base 'Aut Nelson'. I believe this to be by Alphonse Henri Nelson (born in Paris 1854), Exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Francais from 1882 and Paris Exhibition 1889. He was also an artist for Goldscheider. Approx. height 19 inches (49cm)

Velleda by Foretay c.1900
This is a stunning French almost life size bronzed spelter bust entitled 'Velleda' of exceptional quality. A beautiful maiden with windswept hair by Alfred Jean Foretay, He was born January 1861 in Morges, France. He studies under Falguiere, exhibiting portraits, busts and statues at various Salons. Won an honorable mention in 1891 along with a 3rd class medal in 1904. Produced mainly Nouveau style statues and busts in bronze, spelter or terracotta. Condition of this bust is very good. Approx. height 26.5 inches (67cm)