Large gilt spelter sculpture group on pedestal by Rancoulet

By Rancoulet, Ernest (French, 1870-1915)

£12,000

This fine sculpture depicts a joyful young couple and is supported by an integral Neoclassical style kingwood pedestal adorned with superb ormolu mounts.

 

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Description

This superb gilt spelter sculpture is by the French artist Ernest Rancoulet. Rancoulet was born in Bordeaux in 1870 and was renowned until his death in 1915 for his figurative sculptures, often in the Neoclassical style.

The present sculpture depicts a young amorous couple. The pair wear unsophisticated dress as they stride barefoot atop a naturalistic ground. The young man holds aloft a bent spray, beneath which the young woman happily stands. Both demonstrate active, expressive poses, indicating movement and vitality. The works, crafted from spelter, are warmly gilt.

The sculptural group is supported atop a Neoclassical style ormolu-mounted kingwood pedestal. The pedestal features a tapering shaft and a splayed foot. The top tier of the pedestal is draped with a frieze of floral garlands, while the centre of each side features a superbly cast foliate spray.

The sculpture is signed ‘Rancoulet’.

Details

Artist / Maker
By Rancoulet, Ernest (French, 1870-1915)
Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Early 20th Century
Period
Early 20th Century
Style
Figurative Art, Neoclassical
Material
Gilt, Gilt Metal, Kingwood, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Spelter
Colour
Brown, Gold

Dimensions

Height
165 cm / 65 inches
Width
34 cm / 13.4 inches
Depth
34 cm / 13.4 inches

Reference:
8822

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