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Pierre Schoenewerk Antique French Bronze Figure of Euterpe

An antique 19th century French classical bronze figure of a seated Euterpe by Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk. Signed ‘Schoenewerk’ to the oblong base, this French piece has a wonderful Neoclassical flair carved by an exceptional sculptor while telling a story of mythology. Euterpe was one of the nine Greek Muses, known as the Goddess of Music,…

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£4,225.00

Dimensions

Depth: 19.5cm7.68in

Width: 42cm16.54in

Height: 38cm14.96in

Weight: 13kg28.66lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Minor rubbing to the patina on the exposed areas such as the fingers and toes.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

France

Maker

Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1890

Material

Bronze, Metal

Period

Late 19th Century

Style

Neoclassical

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An antique 19th century French classical bronze figure of a seated Euterpe by Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk.

Signed ‘Schoenewerk’ to the oblong base, this French piece has a wonderful Neoclassical flair carved by an exceptional sculptor while telling a story of mythology.

Euterpe was one of the nine Greek Muses, known as the Goddess of Music, Song and Dance. She is depicted in a seated position with a small harp-like instrument perched behind her.

Dating to circa 1890, this large scale version has a desirable bronze patina, showcasing the life like character of its subject and capturing the presence of the full-scale antique in beautiful detail.

Pierre Alexander Schoenewerk (1820-1885)

Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk (1820-1885) was a 19th century romantic French sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble. Some of which can be found in the Museum of Fine Arts, in Angers, the Museum of Picardy, in Amiens, the vestibule of the Opera Garnier and the court yard of the Louvre Museum, Paris, and many others.

The renowned sculpture developed his skills from French master Pierre Jean David d’Angers (1788-1856) after receiving early training under the painter Pierre Jules Jollivet (1794-1871) and the sculptor Henri Joseph Triqueti (1807-1874).

Today his works lives on to be appreciated over 100 years later still evoking quality and master craftsmanship.

Additional information

Weight 13 kg
Dimensions 19.5 × 42 × 38 cm
Origin

France

Maker

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1890

Material

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Period

Late 19th Century

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