Gustave Michel, *bust Of Thought*, Gilded Bronze, Cast By Susse Brothers
Artist: Gustave Michel
Gilded bronze sculpture
Bust of "La Pensée" (Thought), an allegory depicted as a young woman with pansies in her hair
signed "G" on the side.Michel Medal of Honor
Foundry mark: Susse frères
Early 20th-century edition cast in the old style
The original sculpture, *Pensée*, was created in 1894
ThisThis is the second-largest size, measuring 31 cm
Gustave Michel, French sculptor and medalist, a student of François Jouffroy, enjoyed great success during his lifetime
He exhibited at salons and World’s Fairs and received several commissions from the government as well as for several major Parisian monuments
Documentation
Pierre Kjellberg 19th-Century Bronzes Dictionary of Sculptors
Bust of "La Pensée" (Thought), an allegory depicted as a young woman with pansies in her hair
signed "G" on the side.Michel Medal of Honor
Foundry mark: Susse frères
Early 20th-century edition cast in the old style
The original sculpture, *Pensée*, was created in 1894
ThisThis is the second-largest size, measuring 31 cm
Gustave Michel, French sculptor and medalist, a student of François Jouffroy, enjoyed great success during his lifetime
He exhibited at salons and World’s Fairs and received several commissions from the government as well as for several major Parisian monuments
Documentation
Pierre Kjellberg 19th-Century Bronzes Dictionary of Sculptors
1 100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 31cm
Reference (ID): 1813813
Availability: In stock
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