Late 19th Century Antique French Bronze Sculpture Of Faust And Marguerite, By Guillaume Denièr

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A finely cast 19th-century French bronze sculpture signed Denière, depicting the romantic figures of Faust and Marguerite. Rich in emotional … Read more A finely cast 19th-century French bronze sculpture signed Denière, depicting the romantic figures of Faust and Marguerite. Rich in emotional expression and detail, the pair is shown in a tender embrace, dressed in Renaissance-inspired garments — capturing a pivotal moment from Goethe’s legendary tale of love, temptation, and tragedy.

Signed by Guillaume Denière (1815–1903), a renowned Parisian bronzier known for supplying the finest decorative bronzes to the courts of Europe, this sculpture reflects the heightened emotion and narrative depth characteristic of 19th-century Romantic art. See less