Bronze

Bronze with a brown patina, signed by Eutrope Bouret. This Young Girl with a Basketembodies all the naturalistic refinement of French sculpture from the Belle Époque. The young figure, depicted in gentle motion, moves forward with a supple stride, her bare feet resting on a finely textured base evoking natural ground dotted with foliage. Her gentle, focused face, rendered with great finesse, conveys a lively and almost narrative presence.
The composition stands out for the richness of the drapery, whose deep, flowing folds envelop the silhouette with remarkable precision. The young girl carries a delicately chiseled basket, while a small bundle, secured by straps, rests on her back—details that attest to the extreme care Bouret took in depicting simple, everyday gestures.
The warm, nuanced patina highlights the volumes and the play of light and shadow, underscoring the sculptor’s technical mastery. The piece exudes a poetic harmony, blending meticulous realism with graceful charm—a hallmark of Bouret’s works, which are highly sought after for their sensitivity and the quality of their execution.
As much a distinctive decorative piece as a collector’s item, this bronze offers an elegant and timeless presence, ideal for enriching a refined interior or a collection of 19th-century sculptures.

Eutrope Bouret (1833–1906) was a late 19th-century French sculptor, trained in Paris and admired for his graceful female figures and delicately modeled naturalistic subjects. A regular exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Français beginning in 1875, he received an honorable mention there in 1885 and gained recognition for the finesse of his drapery, the precision of his poses, and the poetry of his compositions. A creator of bronzes, marbles, and terracottas, he left behind a sensitive and elegant body of work, now sought after for the quality of its chiseling and the timeless charm of its figures.

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Period: Late 19th century

Good condition

Dimensions:
Height: 38 cm
Width: 16 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Weight: 6.4 kg

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Reference: 608V
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