Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger Bronze Sculpture of Helene

Description: Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883)Hélène patinated cast bronze, incised "J. Clesinger" signature to the terrace base, circa 1880 Hélène is the heroine of Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus and Leda and according to legend, the most beautiful girl in the world after Aphrodite. Hélène measures approximately: 18 1/2" H x 4 7/8" base diameter Also available is Clesinger's Sappho. Please note that shipping charges are inclusive of insurance, payment processing (if paying by check or cash, processing fee will be refunded) and carrier fees. If local pickup is selected and if applicable, payment processing fee will still be assessed and due. About Jean Baptiste Auguste Clesinger Jean Baptiste Clesinger, known as Auguste, was born in Besancon in 1814, son of George Philippe, sculptor and stone mason. A pupil of his father's, he showed for the first time at the Paris Salon in 1843. His father took him to Rome in 1832 where he worked in Bertel Thorvaldsen's studio. Thorvaldsen was a Danish neoclassical artist whose influence is clear in Clésinger's choice of subjects. A somewhat distracted and highly ambitious spirit, Clesinger moved around from Switzerland to Florence and in 1845 settled in Paris. He was aggressive in making connections and arranging proper critical acclaim for his works, an effort that paid off in his 1847 debut of Woman Bitten by a Snake, a moving Romantic work that created a sensation among critics. He was awarded first-class medal at Salon in 1848 and was awarded membership in the exclusive Legion of Honor in 1849 - later he was promoted to officier in 1864. While Clesinger also worked to market his own works, organizing public auctions and publishing a catalogue with Théophile Gautier in 1868-70, much of his work was cast by and promoted by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry. The firm's 1867 catalogue features Clésinger's work prominently and the majority of works executed during his lifetime bear the stamp of this founder. Clesinger died in Paris on January 5th of 1883.

Price: 6700 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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