RARE Henri Godet "Femme Fleur" enameled bronze figure. Egyptian revival
Henri Godet (1863-1937)
A rare art nouveau enameled bronze figure of an Egyptian lady.
From the famous series of "Femmes Fleurs" by this artist.
Marble base. Signed in the marble. Few tiny discoloration on white enamel. Excellent condition.
Circa 1900
23.5cm high 15.5cm width.
Literature:
Alastair Duncan, "Art Nouveau Sculpture," New York, Rizzoli International, 1978, p. 47, for another example from the collection of Victor Arwas.
Dynamic Beauty: Sculpture of Art Nouveau Paris", Macklowe Gallery, New York, 2011 exhibition catalogue; pp. 133-34-35 for similar examples from this rare series.
A rare art nouveau enameled bronze figure of an Egyptian lady.
From the famous series of "Femmes Fleurs" by this artist.
Marble base. Signed in the marble. Few tiny discoloration on white enamel. Excellent condition.
Circa 1900
23.5cm high 15.5cm width.
Literature:
Alastair Duncan, "Art Nouveau Sculpture," New York, Rizzoli International, 1978, p. 47, for another example from the collection of Victor Arwas.
Dynamic Beauty: Sculpture of Art Nouveau Paris", Macklowe Gallery, New York, 2011 exhibition catalogue; pp. 133-34-35 for similar examples from this rare series.
REFERENCE: go0810