Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909) - Lot 112

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Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909) - Lot 112
Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909) Child's bust with lace collar 1888 Original terracotta Signed, dated and located "Alexandre Charpentier / 1888 / Paris". Bears a dedication "to Madame F. Rolifocan" (partially legible) H. 33 cm This charming little girl with her lace collar bears witness to the sculptor's interest in intimate portraiture. Although he mainly created busts and medals of his six children, Alexandre Charpentier also made portraits of the children in his entourage, such as Linette Aman-Jean, daughter of painter Edmond Aman-Jean (1858-1926), then aged twelve, and our dedicated terracotta. Related literature: -Alexandre Charpentier (1856-1909): naturalisme et art nouveau, cat. exhibition, Paris, Musée d'Orsay, January 22-April 13, 2008, Brussels, Musée communal d'Ixelles, May 29-August 31, 2008, Paris, Musée d'Orsay: N. Chaudun, 2007.
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