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“Reclining Female Nude”

Creator: Louis Chalon
Offered by: Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art

Description
Original female nude bronze by the well known French sculptor Louis Chalon. Signed on one of the pillows. See photograph. Circa 1920. Art Deco. Condition is very good. Vienna bronze, original marble base. Provenance: A Long Island, New York estate.

LOUIS CHALON
French, 1866–1940
Louis Chalon studied painting with Jules Lefebre and Boulanger, and began his artistic career as an illustrator. In 1898 he created a series of trompe l'oeil illustrations for porcelain. In 1900 he became known for his drawings in newspapers including LeFigaro and La Vie Parisienne. He also created objects including inkwells, vases, clocks and furniture and lamps. He was especially prolific in his depictions of women.
He exhibited at the Paris Salons from 1898-1911 as a painter, illustrator and sculptor and also at the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition.Was a member of the Society of French Artists.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bronze female nude on marble base
Condition:	Good. Light wear consistent with its age. Very good overall condition
Creation Date:	Circa 1920
Styles / Movements:	Modernism
Incollect Reference #:	884550

Dimensions

W.	11 in;	H.	6.75 in;	D.	5.5 in;
W.	27.94 cm;	H.	17.15 cm;	D.	13.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

Arthur T. Kalaher Fine Art, located in Southampton, NY, offers a curated selection of traditional and contemporary works, including pieces by the Peconic Bay Impressionists and the estate of Nahum Tschacbasov. For inquiries, contact 631.204.0383 or visit arthurkalaherfineart.com.