Bronze Bust Sculpture Of A Young Girl Signed By G. Van Der Straeten, 19th Century

Superb bronze bust representing a young girl with a headband in her hair Period late 19th century signed by Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1928) Founders' stamp: "Société des bronzes de Paris" Superb typically Art Nouveau sculpture Face with a mischievous air The bust is on a Siena marble base and the bronze plaque is on the base Bronze patina medal Very good general condition h: 48.4 cm depth: 16 cm width: 26.6 cm Biography of the artist: Georges Van der Straeten, born in Ghent on December 22, 1856 and died in the same city on July 25, 1941, was a Belgian sculptor. He was first a lawyer until 1882 and then a student of the sculptor Jef Lambeaux. He moved to Paris in 1883. He exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1885 until 1912. He worked and became friends with Jan van Beers and this friendship led him to reveal his talent which allowed him to achieve fame in the representation of the Parisienne. He won various awards, including a silver medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris. He was named Knight of the Legion of Honor in 1903. Georges Van der Straeten demonstrated great technical mastery in his creations and a high quality of finish. He produced numerous portraits, graceful and seductive fantasy figures of young Parisian women. This artist is representative of the Belle Epoque, a period when Art Nouveau appeared, an international artistic movement which broke with academic production. Van der Straeten's works are published in large numbers, in different dimensions and under very varied titles, by several founders, notably the Société des bronzes de Paris, the founder Pinedo and the ceramist Friedrich Goldscheider. The foundry "Societé de Bronze de Paris" is often cited between 1878 and 1930 and had its manufacturing workshops at 117 bld Voltaire in Paris.