"Large Terracotta Statue Manon Salon 1899 By Va Bastet H110"
Large patinated terracotta sculpture entitled "The awakening of Manon" on a gilded brass cartel adorning the base mentioned: "The awakening of Manon by VA BASTET, Salon of 1899 out of competition" The sculptor depicts here the famous character of Manon L'Escaut heroine of the comic opera created by Jules Massenet in 1884 Very good general condition, remarkable Art Nouveau work Bibio: Victor Antoine BASTET born in Bollene in 1852 and died in Paris in 1905, well-referenced French sculptor having delivered numerous public commissions in Avignon, Choisy le roi, Height 110cm width approx 43 cm base diameter 20 cm approx Signed VABASTET on the terrace Alfort Perpignan etc... 
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