Allegorical Figures. Bronze, Marble. Devaulx, François Théodore. France, 19th Century.

Allegorical figures. Bronze, marble. DEVAULX, François Théodore. France, 19th century.
Inscription (lower part of the male figure).
Pair of bronze figures placed on circular veined marble bases depicting two figures, a man and a woman, both semi-nude and raising one arm, in an almost dancing posture. The young woman holds a tambourine and a bunch of grapes, and carries vines across her body. The young man carries an object in one arm. The lower part of the male figure bears the inscription "de Vaulx." François Théodore Devaulx (or Théodore-François Devaulx; Paris, 1808-1871) was a French sculptor trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is credited with creating the sculptures that inspired the couple shown here. These small works were highly prized in the 19th century and were used to decorate important houses and palaces. French sculptures were particularly appreciated for the variety of their models and the quality of their castings and compositions.
Weight: 21.55 kg. · Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 59 cm