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Marble and gilt bronze Orientalist sculpture by Hautot

Creator: Rachel Hautot
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Marble and gilt bronze Orientalist sculpture by Hautot
French, Early 20th Century
Figure: Height 60cm, width 20cm, depth 18cm
Base: Height 12.5cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm
Overall: Height 72.5cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm

This early 20th-century sculpture by French artist Rachel Hautot (1882–1935), exemplifies her distinctive blend of European training and North African influence. Hautot trained under Laurent Marqueste at the École des Beaux-Arts, and moved to Tunisia in 1912, where she became renowned for her dynamic depictions of traditional dress and culture.

The sculpture depicts a musician, mouth open in song, holding a hand drum. His face and limbs are cast in gilt bronze, while his drapery is carved from white marble. The figure stands on a textured stone base with a green onyx plinth.

A photograph of this work was featured in a posthumous exhibition in Tunis, after which her sculptures were returned to Normandy. Today, fewer than seventy of Hautot’s works are known to exist, many housed at the Musée Thomas-Henry in Cherbourg.

This sculpture offers a rare and significant addition to any collection, showcasing Hautot’s masterful combination of materials and her unique artistic vision.

Artist/Maker: Hautot, Rachel (French, 1882-1935)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Marble, Onyx, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Stone.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17970
Incollect Reference #:	804068

Dimensions

W.	11.81 in;	H.	28.54 in;	D.	11.81 in;
W.	30 cm;	H.	72.5 cm;	D.	30 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 |