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French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture

Creator: Théodore Louis Auguste Rivière
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
A French Art Nouveau patinated bronze sculpture by Théodore Rivière, featuring two intricately-sculpted figures from the story of Carthage. The woman has emerald eyes and her crown is accented with rubies.

The subject of this figural sculpture is taken from Gustave Flaubert's novel, "Salammbô." The story takes place between 241 and 238 BC, during the war between Carthage and its mercenaries, who were in revolt. Mâthô, the Lybian rebel chief, fell in love with Salammbô, the daughter of the Carthaginian leader. This scene depicts the moment when the mortally wounded Mâthô dies at Salammbô's feet, declaring his love for her. The figure of Salammbô, the femme fatale,also inspired other Symbolist artists.

Signed: "Susse Freres Paris"

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Bronze.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Styles / Movements:	Other
Book References:	Pictured in: "Art Nouveau 1890-1914", V&A exhibit by Paul Greenhalgh, page 122; "Nineteenth Century Sculpture" by Maurice Rheims, p. 372 #15.
Catalog References:	Pictured in: "Art Nouveau 1890-1914", V&A exhibit by Paul Greenhalgh, page 122; "Nineteenth Century Sculpture" by Maurice Rheims, p. 372 # 15.
Dealer Reference #:	S-782
Incollect Reference #:	156402

Dimensions

H.	16 in;	Diam.	7 in;
H.	40.64 cm;	Diam.	17.78 cm;

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