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"Triumphant Man," Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup, France.

Creator: Christofle
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
"Triumphant Man," Gilded Bronze Trophy Cup, France. Large and spectacular, this gilded bronze trophy cup in the Art Nouveau style was sculpted by Eugène Bourgouin for Christofle, and is richly decorated with Beaux Arts cartouches, projecting eagle heads and a profusion of swirling cloud motifs in bas relief. The lid to the bowl is surmounted by a nude male figure with his arms outstretched to the heavens. To our knowledge the cup is unique, and may have been awarded to someone who excelled in athletics, academia or government. Bourgouin is known for his bronzes in the Art Nouveau manner, and of course Christofle is renowned for its superb craftsmanship, having produced a wide variety of pieces in bronze, silver, glass and other materials for the home over the course of a century. The piece is signed on its base.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	gilt bronze
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage contition
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	2826
Incollect Reference #:	733716

Dimensions

W.	18.5 in;	H.	33.5 in;	D.	15.5 in;
W.	46.99 cm;	H.	85.09 cm;	D.	39.37 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design