Eugène Marioton (1857–1930) – Phoebe Or Dawn, An Elegant Bronze Sculpture

Eugène Marioton (1857–1930) – Phoebe or Dawn, Elegant bronze sculpture – 1889 Salon
​Title: Phoebe (or Dawn / Allegory)
Artist: Eugène Marioton (1857–1930)
Period: Late 19th century (Napoleon III / Art Nouveau)
Technique: Bronze with original brown patina
Base: A ground quadrangular bronze plinth set on a Brocatelle marble / peach blossom pedestal
Inscriptions / Marks: Inscription “SALON 1889” on the bronze base
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​ A superb and significant bronze sculpture with a nuanced brown patina depicting a female allegory (representing the goddess Phoebe or Aurora).
​The young woman, draped in the classical style, is depicted as if weightless, her foot resting on a globe and clouds, her slender body in a graceful, dance-like movement. A flowing drapery swirls around her waist and rises up behind her back, accentuating the impression of lightness and speed. The anatomical details, the delicacy of the face adorned with flowers, and the craftsmanship of the drapery attest to the great technical mastery and finesse of 19th-century French metal engravers.
​The work rests on its original pedestal, engraved with the inscription “SALON 1889,” attesting to the model’s presentation at the prestigious Salon des Artistes Français. The ensemble is surmounted by a beautiful, molded plinth in variegated marble.
​About the Artist
​Eugène Marioton (1857–1930) was a renowned French sculptor and medalist. A student of Auguste Dumont, Gabriel-Jules Thomas, and Jean-Marie Bonnassieux, he made his debut at the Salon in 1882. Renowned for his mythological and allegorical subjects, as well as his oriental and heroic figures, he received numerous awards throughout his career. His works are now housed in several museums and public collections.
​Condition
​Very good original condition. Well-preserved period patina with magnificent highlights. Marble in excellent condition.