Emmanuel Villdnis, ‘Nelly’, French Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze Bust, ca. 1890

Description: French Art Nouveau Emmanuel Villdnis ‘Nelly’ Patinated Bronze Bust ca. 1890 DETAILS and foundry mark on back. DIMENSIONS Height: 4-15/16 inches Width: 2-5/16 inches Depth: 2.25 inches ABOUT THE SCULPTURE This portrait bust is of Nelly Faner, famous burlesque dancer at the turn of the XX Century Paris. ABOUT THE SCULPTORE Emmanuel Villdnis (French, 1858 – 1914) was born to Italian parents in France, in 1858. He moved with the family to Piedmont, Italy, in March 1861; after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. Known in Italy as Villani, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Albertina in Turin from 1871 to 1880 alongside master-sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi. When Villanis graduated, he exhibited his first works in cities across Italy, notably his bust ‘Alda’ in Milan, in 1881. Villanis returned to France in 1885, living and working in the Montmartre district of Paris and didn’t leave Montmartre until his death on August 28th 1914. Villanis specialised in female bronze busts. Many are based on musical subjects such as opera heroines and composers, as well as famous characters from literature and mythology. The women were beautiful and young and often looked thoughtful, detached and melancholy. They displayed harmonious proportions with each having an oval face, hollow eyes, short nose, full lips and long hair. His subjects are each found in two or three sizes and mainly made of bronze, pewter or spelter. His busts were cast by the Society des Bronzes de Paris, Bronze Garanti au titre Paris, Vrai Bronze Garanti Paris, E Blot Paris Vrai Bronze and K K Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien and exported all over the world. The works of Villanis often feature muti-hued patination, in two or more colours, which is particularly beautiful. They also often feature the title of the piece fairly prominently. During the 19th Century it was vital for a sculptor to exhibit at the Salon des Artistes in order to gain recognition and commissions. Villanis did so 11 times between 1886 and 1910, exhibiting 17 sculptures including the four busts Nerina in 1887, Galatee in 1894, Mignon in 1896 and Judith in 1898. Villanis received an Honourable Mention for the two maquette statues he presented in 1892. AUTHENTICITY WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ALL ITEMS TO BE AS REPRESENTED Ashville Fine Arts Gallery specializes in a variety of fine art, antiques, jewelry, collectibles and rare finds. If you have not seen something that interests you or that you collect, please visit often and check our ever-expanding inventory. We make a best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of item descriptions. SHIPPING WE SELL & SHIP WORLDWIDE Domestic & International Customers are Welcome! We reserve the right to use another shipping carrier or method other than what is listed, to ensure your purchase is delivered securely. Please contact us if you require a specific shipping carrier. In the event if the dimensions and weight of the purchased item exceed those allowed by USPS, the shipping charges estimates, specified in the general item description should be considered incorrect. A valid shipping-cost estimate shall be arranged with the Buyer in accordance with a destination, type of shipping selected, insurance etc. International Buyers, please check your country Customs regulations, as we are not responsible for any customs fee or duty after international shipping is posted! Import duties and taxes are the Buyer's responsibility and are not included in the price you have paid for an item. Hand delivery is complimentary to New York City Buyers. INSURANCE ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY PACKED AND INSURED Please do not attempt to return an item due to shipping damage. Should it occur in spite of our careful packaging, this must be handled through the shipping agent with an insurance claimed with the insurance company. Always be sure to retain all original packaging if a claim is to be made, as the shipping agent may request to examine it. INQUIRIES PLEASE SEND US A MESSAGE If you have any questions regarding shipping; need additional information about any of our listings or discuss price - please, feel free to contact us and we will be glad to assist you further with any inquiries.

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