Lot n° 133
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Alexandre FALGUIÈRE (1831-1900) - Lot 133
Alexandre FALGUIÈRE (1831-1900)
Phryne, before 1869
Carrara marble
Titled, signed A. Falguière - Gérôme on the terrace
H 84 cm
Very minor chips to the base.
Inspired by Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting Phryné devant l'aéropage, Falguière's seductive sculpture was well received by the public. It was published by Goupil & Cie in 1869 in bronze of various sizes.
Bibliography for a similar bronze example: P. Laporte, Alexandre Falguière, ed. Privat, 2024, pp. 48-49.
The Musée de Vesoul conserves a large bronze print of our subject.
Expert: Marc Ottavi
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