Carved Stone Stele - 19th Century
A pyramid-shaped funerary stele honoring the sculptor Félix Journée, an associate of Bouthemard Père, a masonry firm active in renovation projects for buildings in the Chartres region during the last third of the 19th century.
In 1869, Louis-Xavier Bouthemard (born in 1815), a mason by trade, took over“the cathedral construction work” from the Bourgeois firm. His son Louis (born in 1841) succeeded him in 1876.
Both worked for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, under the direction of architect Émile Boeswillwald (1857–1896), the successor to Jean-Baptiste Lassus, on the monumental restoration project of Chartres Cathedral .For nearly three decades, they contributed to the renovation of major sections of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals.
Dimensions: 71x69.5 cm
In 1869, Louis-Xavier Bouthemard (born in 1815), a mason by trade, took over“the cathedral construction work” from the Bourgeois firm. His son Louis (born in 1841) succeeded him in 1876.
Both worked for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, under the direction of architect Émile Boeswillwald (1857–1896), the successor to Jean-Baptiste Lassus, on the monumental restoration project of Chartres Cathedral .For nearly three decades, they contributed to the renovation of major sections of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals.
Dimensions: 71x69.5 cm
300 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Stone
Reference (ID): 1854692
Availability: In stock
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