Bronze Signed "susse Frères éditions Paris," 19th Century

Antique Bronze – Young Man in the Classical Style: "Aristotle's Youth," 19th Century

Susse Frères, Publishers – Paris

An elegant bronze with a brown patina depicting a young man in the classical style, seated on a tree trunk, his body partially draped in a fabric with soft, flowing folds.
The figure strikes a natural pose, with one leg bent while the other extends forward, and his outstretched arms hold attributes whose identification remains to be determined.

The finesse of the modeling, the delicate rendering of the face, the subtly emphasized musculature, and the remarkable rendering of the drapery all attest to the high quality of the craftsmanship.
The tree trunk, carved with a textured relief, serves as a naturalistic base that contrasts harmoniously with the figure’s soft forms.

The entire piece rests on a rectangular bronze base.
The sculpture features a particularly interesting construction, with both arms and one leg secured by a system of dowels, characteristic of a multi-part assembly.
The base bears the signature “Susse Frères, Éditeurs, Paris,” attesting to its connection to the famous Parisian foundry and publisher of art bronzes.

With its subject inspired by antiquity, its warm patina, and the quality of its modeling, this sculpture is a distinctive decorative piece, particularly well-suited for a collection of antique bronzes or a classical interior.

Signature: Susse Frères, Éditeurs, Paris, according to the inscription found on the base.
Material: bronze with a brown patina.
Assembly: attached arms and one leg secured with pins.

Our bronze measures 30 cm in height
Base: 12 cm x 13 cm