Large Scale Plaster Sculpture "Le Soir" From Loriol-Du-Comtat, France, 1914 For Sale

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and...

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Large Scale Plaster Sculpture "Le Soir" From Loriol-Du-Comtat, France, 1914

Name: Large Scale Plaster Sculpture "Le Soir" From Loriol-Du-Comtat, France, 1914
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Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed … more Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art.

Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground.

A previous owner (recently) had an iron and limestone stand created for displaying purposes. The cream-colored limestone has been cut into three pieces and is inset into the six-legged iron frame. Block print on the plaster can be seen just above the edge of the stand. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”.

Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul, Sain was able to immerse himself in a collective of artists known as Salon de la Société coloniale des artistes français (“Salon of the Colonial Society of French Artists”) that traveled abroad to create commissioned pieces. By 1914, Sain had returned to France, gaining an appreciation for water carriers and shepherds, which would become prevalent in his later works.

The dimensions are as follows:

The plaster sculpture: H – 85 1/2, W – 81 1/2

The iron and limestone stand: H – 22 1/2, W – 77 3/4, D – 23 3/4

OVERALL HEIGHT – 107 3/4 less

Dimensions: 81.5ʺW × 23.75ʺD × 107.75ʺH

Styles: French

Art Subjects: Animals; Figure

Period: 1910s

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Plaster

Condition: Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color: White

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Condition Notes: Very good antique condition, with wear commensurate to age and use, including old fills and repairs. Minor losses and fleabites, … moreVery good antique condition, with wear commensurate to age and use, including old fills and repairs. Minor losses and fleabites, with light rubs and separations. The plaster has been professionally restored and cleaned. The iron and limestone stand was commissioned by a previous owner. less

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