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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827–1875) Marble Bust of "Genie De La Danse"

Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Offered by: Solomon Treasure

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Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (French, 1827–1875) White Marble Bust of "Genie De La Danse" (Spirit of the Dance), 19th century.

Carpeaux was a French sculptor and painter during the Second Empire under Napoleon III.

This bust from La Danse was the first detail of the group to be individually edited. Carpeaux frequently offered terracotta editions of the bust in his public sales from 1871 to 1874.

Extremely fine quality, very well carved, Signed 'Carpeaux 'on the right lower side.

25" high x 16" wide x 11" deep.

Good condition. No damages noted. Ready to place.

Bibliography: Michel Poletti and Alain Richarme, 'Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux sculpteur, catalog raisonné of the edited work', Paris, 2003, p. 109, model referenced under BU n ° 8

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