Offered by: Mayfair Gallery
39 South Audley Street London W1K 2PP , England Call Seller 44.207.491.3435

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Large Napoleon III period bronze sculpture by Jules Bertin

$ 42,500
  • Description
    Large Napoleon III period bronze sculpture by Jules Bertin
    French, 1879
    Height 140cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm

    This exceptional sculpture is by Jules Bertin, a leading French sculptor during the nineteenth century. The sculpture personifies Paris—or Liberty, in the Republican vein. The context for understanding the work is in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870, when France lost her eastern provinces of Alsace and Lorraine to Prussia. In the sculpture, the figure of French Liberty stands triumphantly atop a globe depicting the eastern regions of France, signifying that one day France will regain her lost territories. The work is deftly carved, with Lady Liberty wrought in a classicised style. The sculpture is set atop an octagonal base inscribed ‘Alsace’, ‘R.F’ (for République Française), and ‘Lorraine’. The bronze is signed ‘Jules Bertin / Paris / 1879’ and is set atop a red marble plinth.

    Artist/maker: Jules Bertin (French, 1826-1892)
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: France
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Marble, patinated bronze.
    Creation Date: 1879
    Styles / Movements: Other
    Dealer Reference #: 16788
    Incollect Reference #: 490352
  • Dimensions
    W. 22.83 in; H. 55.12 in; D. 22.83 in;
    W. 58 cm; H. 140 cm; D. 58 cm;
Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |

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