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Enamel and Bronze "Femme-fleur Lily"

Creator: Henri Godet
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
A French Art Nouveau enameled bronze Femme Fleur by Henri Godet (1863-1937). The sculpture depicts the patinated bronze head and neck of a young woman growing out of an enameled red and yellow lily flower. It rests on a red marble base, with the flower perched on a green enameled leaf decorated with a gilt bronze flower. Signed: H Godet and impressed 20.

Literature:
Alastair Duncan, Art Nouveau Sculpture, New York, Rizzoli International, 1978, p. 47, for another example from the collection of Victor Arwas.

Dynamic Beauty Sculpture of Art Nouveau Paris, Macklowe Gallery, New York, 2011 exhibition catalogue, pps. 133-34 for similar examples from this rare series, and p. 135 for an identical example on another base from a later date.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Enamelled Bronze.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1900
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	S-15028
Incollect Reference #:	155050

Dimensions

H.	9 in;	Diam.	6 in;
H.	22.86 cm;	Diam.	15.24 cm;

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