Guillaume LAPLAGNE (1870 - 1927) Antique French ART DECO Nude Bronze Egyptian Girl
Item History & Price
For sale is this attractive French Art Deco bronze by the sculptor Guillaume Laplagne (1870-1927). It is of a young Egyptian girl holding a rush tray and is beautifully made. Not a great deal is known about Laplagne; He studied in Paris and was a pupil of Louis-Ernest Barrias (1841-1905) at the School of Fine Arts in Paris. He was elected to the Society of French Artists in 1894 and is probably best known for being the first Director of the Cairo School of Fine Arts w...hich he helped to establish, from 1908 until 1917.
This work is called "L'Égyptienne" and is possibly part of the Egyptian Revival which was set off by the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. The sculpture is about 5 3/4 inches tall and 5 1/4 inches wide at the widest point. It is in very good condition with some scratching and wear on the underside where the statue touches a surface, and a small scratch on the right arm which I have photographed. Some minor wear on the raised surfaces.
Please refer to photos and feel free to ask questions. Shipping will be free within the U.K.All items I sell are fully guaranteed to be as I have described them. I often go on buying trips in the U.K. and to France so keep checking my page. I happily accept returns if you are dissatisfied with an item!
This work is called "L'Égyptienne" and is possibly part of the Egyptian Revival which was set off by the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. The sculpture is about 5 3/4 inches tall and 5 1/4 inches wide at the widest point. It is in very good condition with some scratching and wear on the underside where the statue touches a surface, and a small scratch on the right arm which I have photographed. Some minor wear on the raised surfaces.
Please refer to photos and feel free to ask questions. Shipping will be free within the U.K.All items I sell are fully guaranteed to be as I have described them. I often go on buying trips in the U.K. and to France so keep checking my page. I happily accept returns if you are dissatisfied with an item!
