Agathon Léonard (1841-1923) - Lot 107

Agathon Léonard (1841-1923) Dancer n°3, also known as the Bracelet Dancer Circa 1921 Part of a cookie table centrepiece Bears the "S / 1921 / DN" maker's stamp, the "SEVRES" stamp and the "HD" repairer's mark Numbered "n°3" on the underside H. 32 x W. 16.8 x D. 12.3 cm Old restorations on arm and toes This Danseuse au bracelet is one of the fifteen graceful figures making up the table centrepiece of Jeu de l'écharpe, a masterpiece by sculptor Agathon Léonard. Comprising eleven dancers, two musicians and two torchbearers, the artist presented this ensemble at the 1897 Salon, a project originally intended for the decoration of a foyer de Danse. Under the direction of Alexandre Sandier, the Manufacture de Sèvres successfully exploited this series of figures, which became a table centrepiece whose layout could be altered at will. Agathon Léonard wins the gold medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition. The statuettes were produced in cookie in two sizes: 45 cm and 32 cm high. Our proof corresponds to the second size. Related literature: -Ingelore Böstge, Agathon Léonard : le geste Art Nouveau, cat. exp. Roubaix, La Piscine musée d'art et d'industrie André-Diligent, March 11-June 9, 2003, Beauvais, musée départemental de l'Oise, June 25-October 26, 2003, Paris, Somogy éd. D'art, 2003, model listed under no. 26, p. 58.