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French Art Nouveau Silvered Figural Sculpture by Leonard

Creator: Agathon Léonard
Offered by: Macklowe Gallery, Ltd

Description
A French Art Nouveau silvered bronze figural sculpture by Agathon Léonard featuring a woman dancing titled "Danseuse chantant". This figure is one of "Le Jeu de l'Echarpe" (The Scarf Set) originally produced and cast by Sèvres, and awarded a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. The series was later cast in bronze by the Susse Frères foundry, with special limited editions in silvered bronze, such as this piece. Circa 1900.

Le jeu d’echarpe, created by Agathon Léonard at the turn of the 20th century, consists of 15 sculptures of young women in various poses. Some women dance with scarves; others hold musical instruments or carry flaming torches. Each of the 15 dancers is unique in terms of her pose, hair style and dress. Their dresses exhibit fluid drapery with flowing sleeves. Le jeu d’echarpe was inspired by the dancer Loïe Fuller.

A similar model is pictured in "Agathon Léonard: Le geste Art nouveau," by Ingelore Boestge, Somogy editions d'art, Paris 2003, p.62, Plate number 35. #11;#11;Provenance: Elizabeth Taylor#11;#11;Dimensions: 22½ '' high x 10'' wide x 7'' deep.

Signed: “A. Leonard sclp”. Stamped with the Susse Freres foundry mark and the letter “M”

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More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	France, Circa 1900.
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	S-14636
Incollect Reference #:	170345

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	20 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	50.8 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

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