Offered by Danièle Fontaine Antiquaire
French furniture & objets d'art from the 18th century
Biscuit statue depicting Joan of Arc as a shepherdess sitting on a bench with her distaff placed beside her. With her hands clasped and eyes turned towards the sky, she listens to the voices that will dictate her destiny. It will go to succor the king and liberate the kingdom.
Signed LUCA MADRASSI and brand of Paris
Luca Madrassi is an Italian sculptor born in Tricesimo in 1848 and died in Paris in 1919.
He began his artistic studies in Rome and then joined the school of Beaux Arts in Paris, then joined the workshop of Carrier Belleuse. He exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1879, where he obtained several mentions.
He became naturalized French in 1890 and became a member of the Society of French Artists.
He mainly carries busts, statuettes and allegorical subjects.
Top 45cm
Long 22cm
Width 81cm
Statue in perfect condition, guaranteed without restoration
Delevery information :
By specialized carrier for long distance.
By myself with a delivery package for shorter distances