Émile Colin & Cie - Henry Étienne Dumaige (1830-1888) - Sculpture

François Rabelais – Important bronze sculpture after Henry Étienne Dumaige (1830-1888) – 19th century Magnificent and imposing bronze sculpture representing François Rabelais (circa 1494-1553), the famous French Renaissance writer, physician and humanist. Created at the end of the 19th century after a work by the French sculptor Henry Étienne Dumaige (1830-1888), this remarkable sculpture testifies to the skill and refinement of French sculpture of that era. François Rabelais is depicted standing, dressed in an elegant Renaissance costume, holding a quill in one hand, symbolizing his literary activity. The sculpture work is particularly meticulous: the facial expression, the finesse of the beard, the details of the costume and the many folds of the garment offer a rendering of great artistic richness. The sculpture features a superb brown patina with warm nuances, which admirably highlights the reliefs and gives the whole a beautiful depth. It bears the signature “Émile Colin & Cie – Paris”, a famous Parisian art-casting house renowned for the quality of its bronze castings. The base bears the inscription “François Rabelais”. Specifications * Artist: after Henry Étienne Dumaige (1830-1888) * Subject: François Rabelais * Era stated: end of the 19th century * Origin: France * Material: bronze * Patina: brown, with lovely nuances * Signature: Émile Colin & Cie, Paris * Height: 55 cm * Weight: 14.5 kg * Condition: good overall presentation, with signs of age and use to be appreciated in the photographs A remarkable collectible piece At 55 cm tall and weighing a substantial 14.5 kg, this sculpture has an exceptional presence. It will naturally find its place in a library, an office, an elegant living room, or a collection dedicated to ancient bronzes and the great figures of French literature. A very beautiful decorative and collectible piece, combining history, literature, and French 19th-century sculpture.

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