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Two Orientalist patinated bronze sculptures by Debut and Pinedo

Creator: Emile Pinedo -Marcel Debut
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
These exceptional patinated bronze statues depict ‘Arabe en Marche’ (Arab on the move) and Porteau d’Eau Tunisien (Tunisian water carrier). The former was created by the sculptor Emile Pinedo and the latter by Marcel Début. These artists were important practitioners of the French Orientalist style.

The sculpture of ‘Arabe en Marche’ depicts a young bearded man striding purposefully forwards with his walking stick held across his shoulders. The man wears a turban and loose clothing, tied by a belt with a knife tucked into it. The man stands on a square base, which is signed 'Pinedo' and bears a title plaque reading ‘Arabe en Marche/ Exp’n des Beaux-Arts Paris’.

The ‘Porteau d’Eau Tunisien’ statue portrays a young man in a similar costume to the Arab figure. He is pictured walking forwards, carrying two heavy black water urns. The statue is set on a square base, signed 'Debut' and fitted with a plaque inscribed ‘Porteau d’Eau Tunisien/ Par Debut/ 1er Prix de Rome’.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	bronze, patinated bronze
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16161
Incollect Reference #:	350350

Dimensions

W.	8.46 in;	H.	24.02 in;	D.	11.02 in;
W.	21.5 cm;	H.	61 cm;	D.	28 cm;

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Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.