Translation: Golden Bronze Female Figurative Wax Sealed Art Nouveau Style Bust Signed France

  

Style Art Nouveau Doré Bronze Female Figurative Wax Seal Signed France En. This product sheet is originally written in English. Please find below an automatic translation in French.

If you have any questions, please contact us. This sculpture is in perfect condition. Bronze dimensions with marble base: Height 17.5" x Width 9" Marble dimensions: Diameter 7" Height without base: 16" Weight: 20 LBS Inventory: 15STE30112351. Bronze with Double Patina representing the Biblical Heroine Delilah.

The face emerges from a enveloping garment adorned with circular and rectangular cartouches bearing a symbolic motif. The name Delilah is inscribed under the bust. The story of Samson and Delilah is mentioned in the Old Testament (Judges Book 16, 4-21).

The Philistine princes, enemies of Israel, promise Delilah a reward if she succeeds in discovering the secret of Samson's strength. Delilah harasses the hero until he reveals his strength to her.

This bronze statue by Emmanuel Villanis is handcrafted and cast using the traditional lost wax casting process. This ensures a quality bronze sculpture that can be passed down from generation to generation. It is a beautiful bust that clearly illustrates Villanis' style. With her deep eyes, it looks like she is looking straight into your eyes.

Villanis also received an honorable mention at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889. Paste the link into a browser window.

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