Jean-Jacques Feuchère 'Bernard Palissy ceramist' by Vittoz Bronzier, bronze sculpture, 1844

Bronze sculpture (50cm) by Jean-Jacques Feuchère representing Bernard Palissy (exhibited at the 1844 Salon).

This statue depicts the ceramist in a dynamic posture, expressing his passion for ceramics.

This work pays tribute to Palissy's ingenuity and struggle through its scientific and artistic character.

Perfect condition.

Jean-Jacques Feuchères (1807-1852) was a French sculptor of the XIX? century, known for his works influenced by the Neoclassical and Romantic styles. A pupil of François-Joseph Bosio, he was noted for his technical mastery and his ability to infuse movement and emotion into his sculptures.

Feuchères produced numerous works, including busts, statues and bas-reliefs. He is particularly renowned for his depictions of allegorical and mythological figures. His major works include Psyché et l'Amour and funerary monuments. His sculpture Le Génie de la Mort (exhibited at the Salon of 1836) is a striking example of his style, combining symbolism and sensuality.

Museums: Paris, Louvre: Amazone domptant un cheval sauvage; Nemours: l'Acteur Bressant; Paris, Art Décoratifs: Les Ivresses.

Bernard Palissy (1510-1590) was a French ceramist, potter and scholar of the Renaissance, famous for his ‘rustic figulines', glazed earthenware pieces decorated with naturalistic reliefs depicting animals (fish, reptiles, crustaceans) and plants. Inspired by nature, he reproduced these elements with great realism, often arranging them in aquatic scenes.

Eugène Vittoz (1818-1870) was a Parisian bronzemaker active in the XIX? century, renowned for the finesse and quality of his bronze works. His creations included sculptures, decorative objects and art pieces, often signed ‘Vittoz Bronzier à Paris'. He excelled in styles inspired by Antiquity and the Renaissance, decorating his works with rich motifs such as putti, tritons and mythological figures, including a Renaissance-style ewer in chased and silvered bronze, a group depicting Cupid and Psyche and female figures accompanied by putti.

Vittoz also collaborated with renowned artists including Jean-Jacques Feuchère. A sculpture entitled Vélleda by Hippolyte Maindron, cast by him in 1844, is now in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

DELIVERY RATES (to be added to the asking price) :
Collection: free of charge.
Delivery in Belgium: 50€.
Delivery in France: 80€.
Delivery in Europe: 100€.
Delivery worldwide: 150€.