Polychrome Terracotta Sculpture Signed By The Master Egoise, Titled égoïst XIX

Rare polychrome terra cotta sculpture signed by the master Egoise, titled égoïst created in the Orientalist style, Germany 1892.

This stunningly realistic sculpture, entitled "Égoïsme d'Égoïsme", depicts a child enjoying a ripe apple as a hungry monkey looks on. Made in polychrome terracotta, it is part of the Orientalist style, famous for its magnificent cold-glazed bronzes. This artistic movement, which reached its apogee in Europe between the 18th and early 20th centuries, idealized an imaginary Orient, far removed from reality.

The artist's name, Égoïse, is engraved at the base of the sculpture, accompanied by a number indicating its limited edition, as well as the Schutz trademark, registered in Germany under the brand name Deponirt and dating from around 1892.

The sculpture's plasticity is magnificent, with remarkable attention to detail, particularly in the expressions of the child and the monkey, which captivate the eye with their incredible intensity and realism.