Luca Madrassi (1848–1919) – The Lovers Bronze With A Brown Patina, Late 19th Century Height: 3

A charming bronze sculpture with a brown patina depicting a young couple embracing in a scene full of tenderness and romance. The young man leans gently toward his companion, who is holding a bouquet of flowers, in a composition full of grace and movement.

The craftsmanship reflects the skill of Luca Madrassi, an Italian sculptor active in Paris, renowned for his allegorical and sentimental subjects and his elegant figures from the late 19th century. The quality of the chiseling is particularly evident in the rendering of the faces, drapery, and hair.

The sculpture bears the signature “L. Madrassi” on the pedestal. Beautiful original brown patina. Integrated bronze base.

Period: late 19th century
Material: bronze with a brown patina
Dimensions: height 32 cm
Condition: very good overall condition, slight wear consistent with its age.

Luca Madrassi, born in Tricesimo in 1848 and died in Paris in 1919, was a student of Pierre-Jules Cavelier and a collaborator of Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse. His works were regularly exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, where they were highly popular with collectors.