Large Bronze Figural Torchere Lamp with Allegory of Dance after Carrier-Belleuse

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Impressive monumental bronze figural group depicting a graceful classical maiden accompanied by two lively cherubs Great classical work for the … Read more Impressive monumental bronze figural group depicting a graceful classical maiden accompanied by two lively cherubs Great classical work for the garden - of course being bronze can live outside with no fear of rusting 6ft tall - 193 CM This composition inspired by the celebrated model Allegory of Danceb by the French sculptor Joseph-Louis-Hubert Carrier-Belleuse and would be a recast from the original The elegant female figure stands poised in a dynamic dancing pose, her arms raised high above her head as she holds aloft a torch or lamp fitting, while flowing drapery sweeps dramatically behind her, creating a strong sense of movement and theatricality The central figure is finely modelled with delicate classical features and a sensuous treatment of the body beneath the softly gathered drapery. At her feet two playful putti interact with the scene: one appears to play a small pipe or flute while the other covers his ear in a humorous gesture, reinforcing the musical and celebratory theme of the composition This charming interaction between the figures captures the allegorical spirit of dance and music, a subject that was especially popular in the decorative sculpture of the late nineteenth century The sculpture stands on a circular stepped base and is finished in a rich dark brown patinated bronze with areas of natural verdigris that accentuate the depth of the modelling The upper torch fitting would originally have supported a glass shade or flame-style light, making the piece a striking figural floor lamp or torchC(re intended for a grand interior Works inspired by Carrier-Belleuse were highly fashionable during the Belle C poque period, when sculptural models were frequently adapted into decorative lighting for elegant salons, theatres, and reception rooms The lively composition, classical subject matter, and impressive scale reflect the exuberant decorative taste of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Offered in great shape Dimensions are in inches (CM): Width x Depth x Height 38 (96.5) x 25 (63.5) x 76 (193) See less