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Neoclassical Bas-relief
Neoclassical Bas-Relief
Allegorical Couple, Patinated Cast Plaster, Late 19th – Early 20th Century.
This charming plaster bas-relief depicts a nude couple embracing in a stylized floral setting. The two figures, seated on a stone bench, draw closer in a tender and intimate gesture. The modeling is soft, with rounded volumes, emphasizing the harmony of lines and the delicacy of the poses. The background, composed of trees, foliage, and an architectural element, situates the scene within an aesthetic inspired by antiquity. The piece evokes the decorative neoclassical works popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highly prized in bourgeois interiors for their timeless elegance. The subtly nuanced ivory patina highlights the reliefs and accentuates the depth of the scene.
The plaster exhibits the characteristics of an old mold: a raw back, a porous surface, and slight irregularities from the casting process. Presented in a molded frame with fluted and beaded decoration, gilded, which enhances its classical character.
Subject: Allegorical scene / Embracing couple
Technique: Patinated molded plaster
Style: Neoclassical inspiration
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Dimensions of the bas-relief: 11.5 × 10.5 cm
Presentation: Framed molded gilt wood frame
Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of age consistent with its age Regard Bleu Atelier — Regard Déco A refined small format, ideal for a library, bedroom, or interior with revisited classical accents. Perfect when grouped with antique prints or drawings to create a sensitive and timeless wall display.
Allegorical Couple, Patinated Cast Plaster, Late 19th – Early 20th Century.
This charming plaster bas-relief depicts a nude couple embracing in a stylized floral setting. The two figures, seated on a stone bench, draw closer in a tender and intimate gesture. The modeling is soft, with rounded volumes, emphasizing the harmony of lines and the delicacy of the poses. The background, composed of trees, foliage, and an architectural element, situates the scene within an aesthetic inspired by antiquity. The piece evokes the decorative neoclassical works popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highly prized in bourgeois interiors for their timeless elegance. The subtly nuanced ivory patina highlights the reliefs and accentuates the depth of the scene.
The plaster exhibits the characteristics of an old mold: a raw back, a porous surface, and slight irregularities from the casting process. Presented in a molded frame with fluted and beaded decoration, gilded, which enhances its classical character.
Subject: Allegorical scene / Embracing couple
Technique: Patinated molded plaster
Style: Neoclassical inspiration
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Dimensions of the bas-relief: 11.5 × 10.5 cm
Presentation: Framed molded gilt wood frame
Condition: Good overall condition, slight signs of age consistent with its age Regard Bleu Atelier — Regard Déco A refined small format, ideal for a library, bedroom, or interior with revisited classical accents. Perfect when grouped with antique prints or drawings to create a sensitive and timeless wall display.
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