Description: French Antique Emmanuel Villanis Tribute Aurora Goddess of Dawn Statue Spelter. This antique sculpture, made in Paris, France, is a patinated spelter metal tribute to the bronze work of Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914) who is recognized as among the foremost sculptors of the Art Nouveau era. This is an early authorized casting, a replica of Villanis's original bronze sculpture of Aurora, the Roman Goddess of Dawn (symbolizing new beginnings). As such, his name is inscribed on the base. The artist's many sculptures were cast by well known foundries including, in this case, Fabrication Francaise whose Foundry Mark Stamp is on the base. This statue was cast in spelter metal (white metal/pot metal) and painted to replicate the acid patinas of a bronze casting. It is not dated but is estimated to have been produced between 1892 and 1915. Mounted on a verdigris marble base, it has all the artistic characteristics of Art Nouveau combined with traditional Neoclassical style. We've owned it for approximately 24 years and our amateur research shows that it's an ultra-scarce find, especially with the trumpet present and flowers in Aurora's right hand intact. The trumpet is not permanently attached. It rests in her outstretched left hand, and the mouthpiece fits into the lips. This piece measures approximately 22 1/2 in. to the top of the trumpet and 6 in. wide at the base, and is approximately 19 1/2 in. to the top of her head. Condition: Antique, good condition and still remarkably beautiful even at more than 100 years-old. There are no visible dents. The finish has several scratches, and several very worn areas of metal and paint. It has not been cleaned and has the original patina that in our opinion adds to its beauty. The bolt holding the center base screw is not original.
Price: 875 USD
Location: North Hollywood, California
End Time: 2024-10-01T06:33:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Emmanuel Villanis (tribute)
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Signed By: Fabrication Francaise
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Custom Bundle: No
Region of Origin: Europe
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1892-1915
Format: Statue
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Casting of Original
Placement: Table
Item Height: 22.5
Style: Art Nouveau
Features: Signed
Item Width: 6
Culture: Roman, French
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1900-1949
Signed: Yes
Color: Green
Title: Aurora Goddess Of Dawn
Material: Spelter Metal
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Subject: Goddess
California Prop 65 Warning: unknown
Type: Statue
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Production Technique: Metalwork