Sculpture - Allegory Of Seduction , Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890) - Bronze

Important bronze group with a brown patina , depicting a couple in love , by the sculptor Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890) .
The couple stands on a naturalistic terrace , richly chiseled and profusely decorated with vegetation .
The young man courts the young woman , attempting to win her favor , gazing at her lovingly while holding her hand .
This work is an allegory of seduction, a major theme in the works of Jean Louis Grégoire (1840-1890) .
The sculptor's signature , "L. GRÉGOIRE" , is incised on the naturalistic base.
The foundry's signature is BOYER FRÈRES FONDEURS (1828-1887) , "Boyer Frères Bronziers A Paris" .
This is an early group , dating from the second half of the 19th century .
Very good condition of preservation and patina .

Dimensions : 71 cm x 29 cm x 27 cm

Jean Louis Grégoire (1840-1890)

Jean Louis Grégoire , a renowned French academic sculptor , was born in Paris on December 17 , 1840 .

The son of a metal engraver , he was drawn to art from a very young age .
He began his training at the School of Fine-Arts in Paris , where he studied under the sculptor Jules Salmson (1823-1902) .

He exhibited at the Salon of French Artistes , from 1867 to 1890 .
He produced numerous works in the academic style .
He primarily created busts and subjects inspired by classical themes , but also subjects related to the War of 1870 and its aftermath .
He was a member of the Society of French Artists .

Jean Louis Gregoire died in Paris on January 4 , 1890 .
He is buried in "Père-Lachaise" Cemetery , his tomb bears the name "Louis Jean Grégoire" , "Louis" being perhaps his usual first name since he signed "L. Grégoire" .