Victorien Tournier, Departure, Late 19th Century, Bronze

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Important bronze with green patina, titled "departure" and signed on the terrace.
Victorien Tournier (1833-1910) French sculptor, specialist in neo-Gothic … Read more Important bronze with green patina, titled "departure" and signed on the terrace.
Victorien Tournier (1833-1910) French sculptor, specialist in neo-Gothic sculpture, is known to have decorated three emblematic places in Paris: Notre-Dame, the town hall and the Sacré-Coeur basilica.
"Departure" represents an ancient fighter, engaging in walking, bare feet, on a green heap.
The man is slightly dressed, the muscular chest, an animal skin covers his crotch and part of his buttocks.
He is about to take out a sword.
Long hair, floating in the wind.
Determination can be read in his gaze: he goes to combat.
Ode to beauty and male virility, this work will charm its buyer.

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Era: 2nd half of the 19th century

Excellent condition. This piece has an attribution mark,
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