Bronze Sculpture Signed By émile Laurent 1832 / 1898 Representing A Woman

Émile Laurent (19th century) Kneeling Young Woman – Bronze Sculpture with Brown Patina. This elegant bronze sculpture with a nuanced brown patina depicts a young woman kneeling in a pose of grace and delicacy. The figure is captured in a subtle movement: her torso is slightly turned, her gaze directed to the side, while the flowing drapery of her garment follows the contours of her body, accentuating the feeling of naturalness and lightness. The sculptor demonstrates a great mastery of modeling, particularly evident in the treatment of the face, the flowing hair, and the folds of the drapery that animate the composition. The whole rests on an integrated oval base, contributing to the harmonious balance of the sculpture. This work is signed by Émile Laurent, a French sculptor active at the end of the 19th century, whose work is rooted in the tradition of French decorative sculpture, drawing on the academic heritage and the taste for idealized female figures. The deep, warm, antique patina highlights the finesse of the workmanship and the quality of the casting. This type of decorative bronze was particularly sought after during the Belle Époque period, both for bourgeois interiors and for art collectors' collections. A refined work, representative of late 19th-century French decorative sculpture, combining elegance, a sense of movement, and quality of execution. Signature: Émile Laurent. Material: bronze with brown patina. Period: late 19th century. Base: integrated oval bronze base. Condition: beautiful antique patina. Dimensions: 37 cm high x 29 cm long x 19.5 cm wide.