Carrara marble bust of a man, entourage of... - Lot 29 - L'Huillier & Associés

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Carrara marble bust of a man, entourage of... - Lot 29 - L'Huillier & Associés
Carrara marble bust of a man, entourage of David d'Angers, France, circa 1830-1840 Resting on a carrara marble pedestal Height: 49 cm - Total height: 60 cm Expert : Mrs Isabelle d'AMECOURT Comparative bibliography: P. Le Nouëne, David d'Angers Portraitiste, Catalogue sommaire des bustes de P.-J David d'Angers conservés à la galerie David d'Angers, Setig-Palussière, Angers, 2010. Like many busts of the period, we have not yet been able to identify the figure. However, the treatment of the hair and the modeling are close to the busts made by David d'Angers (1788-1856). He saw the portrait as a deeply moral art. According to him, the representation of famous individuals helped to maintain and stimulate moral virtues. I am a historical writer', said David d'Angers, 'and my task is to make famous the physiognomy of eminent people of our time... I see art... as a method of teaching the ideals of the human race.' He concentrated on the expression of the face. The purity of line, the search for ideal beauty but also his 'vigorous and powerful technique', especially in this bust, indicate an ardent spirit open to the aspirations of the Romantics. A carved marble bust of a man, circle of David d'Angers (1788-1856), French, circa 1830-1840 Provenance : An apartment of a family in Rennes
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