French Art Nouveau Boy Patinated Bronze Spelter Statue Sculpture G. Omerth
Item History & Price
Antique Art Nouveau Statue of Boy by the late French Sculptor Jean Charles Ruchot circa 1892 -1910 Titled "SANS SOUCI" which translates to "CAREFREE"
Jean Charles Ruchot (commonly referred to as Ruchot or Charles Ruchot) was a French sculptor active from 1880 to 1925.
Fabrication Francaise, Paris was a French foundry that manufactured sculptures after the artist produced the original. &nbs...p;The foundry existed in Paris from 1892 through the very early 1900s. You can see the round foundry mark on the back side of the base.
This 14-1/8" tall statue was produced between 1892 and 1910 as a reproduction (of that time). It was cast in spelter metal (white metal/pot metal), and was painted to replicate the acid patinas of a bronze casting. An impression of the artist's signature "G.Omerth" was part of the mold aPlease see huge photos to help determine the condition.
