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Before they were invented, whenever anyone wanted to write or draw in ink, he had to make his own by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone. Samurai warriors often had to write letters and reports from the field, and therefore carried their writing tools with them, including a small grinding stone set in a drawer at the bottom of their arrow quiver. This grinding stone became known as the \u003cem\u003eyatate no suzuri\u003c\/em\u003e (arrow stand's grinding stone), then simply “yatate.” As it was burdensome to have to pull out one’s writing implements every time one needed to write, the idea of saturating a piece of cotton or silk in liquid ink was born. This could be carried about in a simple container without any worry of spills. If a dispatch was required, the warrior need simply to slide open the lid and press his brush into the cotton. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1890 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 9\" wide x 1 1\/2\" deep x 10 3\/4\" high   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Japanese writing is considered by many to be an art form. However, for all its beauty, this elaborate process involves only four simple writing instruments, known as the “four treasures.” These are the ink stick, ink stone, calligraphy brush, or \u003cem\u003efude\u003c\/em\u003e and rice paper, or \u003cem\u003ehanshi.\u003c\/em\u003e. Felt (\u003cem\u003eshitajiki\u003c\/em\u003e) for absorbing excess ink, paperweights, (\u003cem\u003ebunchin\u003c\/em\u003e) and the water pot or dropper (\u003cem\u003emizusashi\u003c\/em\u003e), though not considered among the four treasures, are also essential. The art of writing is also very spiritual and meditative in nature. The traditional method of preparing ink is connected to preparing one's self spiritually and mentally for writing. And because the ink stone is the only tool that does not have to be replaced because of wear and use, the Japanese consider it to be the continuous link in the writing process, like the spirit or soul.  ","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43874673885319,"sku":"29-9114","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/29-9114_1_482d0025-eb01-48de-8f59-4cc2e08828ca.png?v=1772356429"},{"product_id":"19th-century-louis-xv-style-chandelier","title":"19th Century Louis XV-Style Chandelier","description":"This refined 10-light chandelier is a grand example of 19th-century French opulence. Crafted in the Louis XV style, this fixture emits a soft glow thanks to a large central light surrounded by three arms of three lights each, all shaded by frosted glass bulbs. 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This stunning 24-light piece is composed of Hundreds of beautifully designed, oversized, luminous prisms and beads of hand wood-polished crystal hang from scrolling branches of doré bronze. A large ball pendant and a central crystal column provide a sense of weight and substance to this ethereal design. Created of the world’s most superb crystal, this chandelier is of exceptional size and the utmost quality, and would be at home in the finest collections. Excellent condition and restored for electricity.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirca 1880\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n35” diameter x 63” high\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe French House of Baccarat has been internationally recognized for its magnificent glass creations for over 200 years. During the mid-19th century, their chandeliers and tableware were favored greatly by European royalty, including Louis XVIII, Charles X, Louis Phillipe, Emperor Napoleon III, Czar Nicholas II, and numerous sultans and maharajahs throughout the Middle East. The royal courts of India, in particular, provided Baccarat with some of their most astonishing commissions for such items as thrones, tombs and chandeliers such as this phenomenal example. In fact, a chandelier created for the Maharajah of Gwalior, was so ornate and massive that it brought down with it the roof of his palace! Baccarat is still regarded as the finest glass maker in Europe and is known as both the Crystal of Kings and the King of Crystal.","brand":"M.S. 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Beautifully embellished with Linke's trademark doré bronze mounts and rich inlay, this desk is exemplary of the famed ébéniste's innovative interpretations of the lavish Rococo style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses of Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar desk is pictured in \u003cem\u003eFrançois Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Payne. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stamped \"Ct. Linke\/Serrurerie\/Paris\" beneath lock plate and signed \"F. Linke\" on an exterior bronze mount \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 35\" wide x 20 1\/4\" deep x 39 1\/2\" high","brand":"M.S. 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One of the foremost painters of the Post-Impressionist period, Laugé’s works are beloved for his sensitivity to light, shade and tone, and his mastery of medium is clearly on display in \u003cem\u003eAlmond Trees in Spring\u003c\/em\u003e. The light blue of the sky and the more muted colors of the field, along with the cottony white and pink tones of the blossoming trees create a scenic and calm composition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1861 to wealthy farmers, he moved to Toulouse at the age of 17 to study pharmacy. At this time, he also enrolled part-time at the school of the Beaux-Arts, where he befriended the artist Bourdelle. Three years later, he moved to Paris, where he studied under the famous masters Alexandre Cabandel and Aristide Maillol, making his debut at the \u003cem\u003eSalon\u003c\/em\u003e in 1884. Like many other artists of his generation, Laugé eventually rejected the conservative ideals of this teacher, falling under the Post-Impressionist influence of George Seurat. By 1888, his landscapes became assiduous experiments in complementary colors and light on canvas. He exhibited three paintings at the \u003cem\u003e Salon des Indépendants\u003c\/em\u003e in 1894, as well as with the Nabis that same year. In addition, Laugé held several one-man shows in Paris, Toulouse and Perpignan from 1907 to 1930. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was after his departure from Paris that Laugé developed his divisionist technique, following the lead of Seurat and the Pointillists. Although Laugé never adopted Seurat’s scientific attitude, his interest in the primacy and division of color resulted in work with a vivid, translucent palette. From 1888 until about 1896, Laugé composed his pictures with small points of color. At the end of the century, he abandoned the dots and dabs and painted his landscapes, portraits and still-lives with thin, systematically placed strokes resembling crosshatching. After 1905, he applied his pigments more freely, with enlarged strokes and thick impasto that brought him closer to a traditional impressionist technique whilst maintaining his ability to paint the translucence of southern light. Today, his exceptional works can be found in museums throughout France, including the Musée D'Orsay in Paris. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 21\" high x 28 1\/2\" wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32 3\/4\" high x 40\" wide \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Galleris Maurice Sternberg, Chicago\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Texas, 1975\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Broadway, UK\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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The influence of his close friend, celebrated painter Francesco Solimena, is evident in his figures’ elegant poses and the fluidity of their ample robes. The torsion of the body, theatrical gesture and painstakingly elaborate embroidery of Moses’ robe demonstrates a mastery of both medium and execution. Though all of Vaccaro’s figures achieve a great elegance and fineness, his depiction of Moses is superbly profound. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Towards the end of his career, Vaccaro was commissioned to create marble figures of King David and Moses for the Jesuit Church of St. Francis Xavier in Naples. At the time of his sudden death in 1706, only \u003cem\u003eDavid\u003c\/em\u003e was nearly finished, so the Jesuits asked his son Domenico Antonio to complete the pair. This statue is most likely a preliminary studio work for this commission and would have become part of Lorenzo’s workshop for his pupils to consult as a model, then probably later sold as a memory in conjunction with the Jesuit commission. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Today, Vaccaro’s works grace significant ecclesiastical buildings in Naples, including the Duomo, the Church of S. Giovanni Maggiore, and the Church of the Certosa di San Martino. To find a Vaccaro piece outside of Europe is a rare and exciting discovery. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Late 17th\/early 18th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 13 1\/2\" high x 8 3\/4\" wide x 3 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Ciechnowiecki, Andrew, “A Bozzetto by Lorenzo Vaccaro.” \u003cem\u003eThe Burlington Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e Vol. 121, No. 913, pp. 250-253. ","brand":"M.S. 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Blending function and form, this Davenport desk was likely used as flat furniture, meaning that it was created in a smaller scale for the London apartments of the British elite. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Originating in the 1790s, Davenports were first produced by the renowned Gillow of Lancaster and London cabinetmakers at the request of Captain Davenport and were produced in all stylistic varieties of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar versions are featured in \u003cem\u003eVictorian and Edwardian Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e by John Andrews, and in \u003cem\u003eThe Antiques Directory of Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Judith and Martin Miller. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 33 5\/8\" high x 20 3\/4\" wide x 21 5\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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Whether rendering his Scottish homeland, or his other favorite locales of southern England and northern France, Murray's oeuvre showcases a bounty of artistic talent, distinguished by his remarkable palette and deep love of nature.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eAcross the River\u003c\/em\u003e, Murray captures a steep embankment overlooking a waterway. Diminutive horses and laborers dot the foreground, hauling logs and highlighting the interplay between man and nature. The earthy tones employed offer a quiet, contemplative quality to the composition, while the tree's fall leaves direct the eye up the cliff face. Murray's measured yet breathy brushstrokes imbue the image with a sense of animism, immersing the viewer in the tranquil landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sir David Murray began to study art at the Glasgow School of Art in the evenings while working days in the mercantile business. He gained the confidence to pursue art as a full-time career in 1875. Though he had not pursued painting professionally until his late 20s, Murray's risk paid off, and in 1881, he became an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy. He quickly gained critical acclaim when he moved to London the following year, selling his works to important patrons including the famed Tate Gallery in 1884. Murray became a high-ranking member of both the British Royal Academy and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1907 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 48 1\/4” high x 72” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 63” high x 87” wide  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance: \u003cbr\u003e Sale, Christie's, Hopetoun, October 15, 1969, no. 149\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Christie's, South Kensington, November 17, 2010, no. 15\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, Chicago\u003cbr\u003e M.S. 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A galleried top frames the gently angled slope, offering the perfect writing surface complete with a gilt bronze bookrest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Remarkably, the desk still features its original leather writing surface, which unlocks to reveal four drawers, one false and three functional, as well as a pull-out swiveling pen tray. The desk is accompanied by its original keys, which fit into a spring lock, allowing the utmost in privacy and security. The museum-quality creation showcases the technical prowess and high style for which French furniture is so prized, in a rare and desirable wood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Early 19th century \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 34\" high x 28 7\/8\" wide x 20 7\/8\" deep","brand":"M.S. 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This 29-inch-high example is a scaled version of the life-size statue commissioned for the Library of Congress in 1894 and installed in the iconic Main Reading Room in 1896. Cast by the esteemed E. Gruet Jeune foundry in Paris, the bronze’s warm dark-brown patina and exquisite form serve as a stunning tribute to the great Bard and the artistic brilliance of the sculptor who brought his likeness to life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e MacMonnies presents Shakespeare in contemplative repose, his stylus poised over an open book, exuding thoughtful inspiration. Every detail—from the intricately embroidered cloak to the ruffled collar and distinctive trunk hose—reflects a commitment to historical authenticity, inspired by the Droeshout portrait in the \u003cem\u003eFirst Folio\u003c\/em\u003e and Shakespeare’s funerary monument in Stratford-upon-Avon. Critics of the time praised the statue’s lifelike quality and dignified simplicity, with \u003cem\u003eScribner’s Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e (November 1895) calling it “more humanistic and thoughtful” than any of MacMonnies’s earlier works. Other versions of this sculpture reside in esteemed collections, including the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. and the Grolier Club in New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Trained by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, MacMonnies was a prominent American sculptor and painter, a star of the Beaux-Arts movement. Born in Brooklyn, he trained under Augustus Saint-Gaudens and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. MacMonnies gained international acclaim for works like the Columbian Fountain at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the Nathan Hale monument, cast by the same foundry as ours, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. Known for his dynamic compositions and blend of American and European artistic traditions, he spent much of his career in France, earning recognition as a master of monumental and allegorical sculpture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1895 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e On base: 37 1\/2“ high x 16” wide x 13 1\/8“ deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42513664606343,"sku":"32-0370","price":124500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-0370_1.png?v=1743858811"},{"product_id":"galle-cameo-elephant-vase","title":"Gallé Cameo Elephant Vase","description":"Cameo Glass Elephant Vase\u003cbr\u003e Émile Gallé\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1925 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This monumental Art Nouveau vase is one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. Showcasing Gallé’s mastery of the labor-intensive mold-blown technique, the vase’s impressive scale and intricate decoration required extraordinary precision. Few examples of this breathtaking elephant design were ever produced, making it one of the rarest and most prized of Gallé's output. In fact, this vase was chosen as the cover for Tim Newark's important book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/msrauantiques2022.my.salesforce.com\/sfc\/p\/8c000000eEg1\/a\/Vb000002CLU9\/VKBRMXNmgPDm365zo0jEpIY35XvN5BURZg85J7jnZdE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Art of Emile Gallé\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, published in 1989. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted for the 1925 Paris Universal Exhibition, the Elephant vase is believed to celebrate the Croisière Noire, a French expedition across Africa. Its design features amber elephants marching beneath vibrant green palm trees and swirling clouds on a sunny yellow backdrop, brought to life through expertly cut layers of cameo glass. These dynamic, naturalistic motifs embody the Art Nouveau movement’s fascination with the beauty and mystique of the natural world. The impressive size is significant, as it required substantially more glass to create such a tall and wide design. This challenge was amplified by the mold-blown technique, which is particularly prone to breakage during production. The vase’s wrap-around composition and masterful craftsmanship elevate it to an exceptional work of art, recognized as one of Gallé’s most iconic creations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Gallé firm's innovative techniques and nature-inspired designs revolutionized glassmaking in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Elephant vase stands as a testament to this extraordinary vision and technical ingenuity, embodying the pinnacle of artistic achievements in glass. This masterpiece is a rare and significant example of Gallé’s contribution to decorative arts, securing its place among the most important glassworks of the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Gallé” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 15 1\/4” high x 10 1\/2” diameter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Tim Newark, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Emile Gallé\u003c\/em\u003e, 1989, cover, p. 121 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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When lit, the lamp emits an enticing warm glow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Émile Gallé opened a small workshop in 1885, where he began experimenting with marquetry in furniture and naturalistic glass designs. In 1889, he displayed his new glass creations at the Paris International Exhibition, where the designs and colors not previously seen caused an immediate sensation. The new style of Art Nouveau had begun to appear, and the movement's aesthetics and devotion to nature appealed greatly to the young Gallé. In 1894, Gallé built a manufacturing plant in Nancy and began creating his own designs from inception through production. Gallé personally developed many of the designs, and he was known to actively make alterations and approve the designs of his talented team of designers and craftsmen he employed at the \"Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Gallé\" on shade and base \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 12 1\/4” high x 11 1\/4” diameter","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43793087529095,"sku":"32-0543","price":49850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-0543_1.png?v=1769801204"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-display-cabinet-from-georges-hoentschel","title":"Art Nouveau Display Cabinet from Georges Hoentschel","description":"Display Cabinet From Georges Hoentschel\u003cbr\u003e Brasswork by Frank Scheidecker\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1902 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This extraordinary Art Nouveau display cabinet, conceived under the direction of renowned French decorator Georges Hoentschel, is a singular work of art created for display at the 1902 Salon of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. Uniting curvilinear structure and delicate natural motifs, the masterpiece presents as an indoor greenhouse, beautifully rendered in sculpted, ribbed and stained plane tree with glazed upper panels and arching lines reminiscent of flowering branches. Its exceptional brass ornamentation and pierced base tray, executed by Frank Scheidecker, depicts cascading wisteria and koi fish, transforming the structure into a luminous, botanical tableau. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The framework rests on vegetal-form feet and culminates in decorative arches. Each panel is glazed and framed in undulating wood, while Scheidecker's finely cut wisteria flourishes across the upper glass panels. Its presence remains deeply evocative of the period's artistic ambitions, a fusion of function and fantasy at the height of Art Nouveau artistry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This cabinet exemplifies the visionary approach of Georges Hoentschel, a Parisian decorator, collector, architect and ceramist whose life and career unfolded during a time of dramatic social and cultural transformation in France. As head of the renowned furnishing firm Maison Leys, Hoentschel employed over 50 craftsmen and served an elite international clientele that included J.P. Morgan, Jacques Doucet and the Emperor of Japan. Hoentschel did not produce the works himself but shaped the creative vision that inspired his skilled artisans. His innovative aesthetic earned him a central role in promoting French decorative arts during the Belle Époque. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following the upheavals of the Franco-Prussian War and the Commune, the newly established Third Republic witnessed a renewed interest in eighteenth-century art and historic French styles. Hoentschel capitalized on this trend with his encyclopedic knowledge of decorative arts and an extensive archive of period models, furniture and architectural fragments. He exported French taste to a global stage through his participation in World’s Fairs and prestigious commissions. Similar botanical and architectural elements to those in this cabinet were showcased in Hoentschel’s celebrated “Salle du Bois” at the 1900 Paris Exposition and again at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair—two of his career's defining achievements. He also played a key role in the early plans for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs at the Louvre, designing the pavilion of the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs for the Paris fair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Documented in multiple landmark exhibitions, including Tokyo’s 1968 \u003cem\u003eL’Art Nouveau\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSarah Bernhardt\u003c\/em\u003e at the Espace Pierre Cardin in 1976, this display cabinet is one of the rare surviving objects to embody both Hoentschel’s artistic ambition and the Belle Époque’s decorative spirit. It stands not only as a functional object but as a sculptural expression of a moment when nature, craftsmanship and the avant-garde were beautifully intertwined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 83 1\/4\" high x 44 1\/2\" wide x 33\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibited:\u003cbr\u003e Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, 1902, Catalogue no. 206\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eExposition L'Art Nouveau\u003c\/em\u003e, Seibu de Shibuya, Tokyo, November 4-23, 1968, Catalogue no. 78\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarah Bernhardt\u003c\/em\u003e, Espace Pierre Cardin, Paris, March 1976, Catalogue pp. 48-49 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e A. Guérinet, \u003cem\u003eDecorative Art at the Fine Arts Exhibitions 1902: Society of French Artists, National Society of Fine Arts, Private Exhibitions, 3rd Series, Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e, Librairie d’Art Décoratif, Paris, 1902, plate 27 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e L. Baschet, \u003cem\u003eIllustrated Catalogue of the 1902 Salon: National Society of Fine Arts\u003c\/em\u003e, Librairie d’Art, Paris, 1902, cat. no. 206, p. LXI\u003cbr\u003e A. Duncan, \u003cem\u003eThe Paris Salons, 1895–1914, Vol. III: Furniture\u003c\/em\u003e, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1999, p. 502 (illustrated)\u003cbr\u003e N. Hoentschel, V. Bouvet, F. Chapon, M. Hayot, J. Parker, J. Soustiel and D. W. Wright, \u003cem\u003eGeorges Hoentschel, 1855–1915\u003c\/em\u003e, Éditions Monelle Hayot, Saint-Rémy-en-l’Eau, 1999, p. 67 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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The paired compositions showcase the artist's mastery in capturing both the classical power and beauty of these mythological figures, rendered with the technical precision that established Pinedo among the foremost bronze founders of his era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Minerva, goddess of wisdom and warfare, is portrayed in profile with her characteristic plumed helmet adorned with elaborate decorative elements. Mars, god of war, appears equally commanding with his ornate military regalia and powerful visage, the intricate detailing of his armor and flowing drapery showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to surface texture and form.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Émile Pinedo established himself as one of Paris' most accomplished sculptors and bronze founders, inheriting both his father's foundry and his dedication to excellence in bronze casting. Making his debut at the prestigious Paris Salon of 1870, his bronzes became synonymous with the highest standards of Parisian craftsmanship, combining technical mastery with artistic vision. Today, his works remain highly coveted by collectors and institutions alike.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each bears the artist's stamp verso on integral hanger, Minerva no. “536” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1880-1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mars: 40 5\/8\" high x 21 1\/2\" wide x 8 1\/2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Minerva: 42 1\/8\" high x 22 1\/8\" wide x 8 1\/2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Rome\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Alabama\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Brussels\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Simultaneously a Greek goddess and a Native American princess, this figure came to represent a merging of the neoclassical with the new iconography of America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An allegory for fishing, the idealized figure is presented upon her canoe, draped in a fishing net, which mimics the classical robes of antiquity. A delicate necklace of seashells rests around her graceful neck, while her elaborate feather headdress further reveals her Native American inspiration. Duchoiselle is celebrated for the astonishing detail of his works, and the present bronze is certainly no exception. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There is little known about the life of the French sculptor Duchoiselle. In 1882, he is recorded as the supplier of ceiling reliefs for the Louvre and Garnier Opera in Paris. 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