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Trianon Enchères

150 - Denys Puech (1854–1942)
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Denys Puech (1854–1942) Young Vestal Virgin or Graziella Design created in 1892; produced by the Sèvres porcelain manufactory from 1902 onwards Biscuit porcelain bust Signed “Puech / Paris” on the back of the left shoulder Bears the “Sèvres” mark on the back of the left shoulder Bears the inscription “V-02-I” on the back of the left shoulder (corresponding to the year 1902?) H. 33.5 x W. 29.5 x D. 16.5 cm Very slight soiling Related literature Catherine Gaich, Isabelle Kauf-Locqueneux, Frédéric Chappey, Denys Puech: 1854–1942, exhibition catalogue Rodez, Musée Denys Puech, 24 December 1992–30 August 1993, Rodez, Musée Denys Puech, 1993, model listed under no. 38, p. 96. Henry Jaudon, Denys Puech and his work, Rodez, E. Carrère Editeurs, 1908, model illustrated on p. 37. Related works: -Denys Puech, Young Vestal; *Graziella*, 1892, patinated plaster, signed ‘D. PUECH PARIS’, H. 32 x W. 29.5 x D. 18 cm, Rodez, Denys Puech Museum, inv. 2006.0.93; -Denys Puech, Young Vestal Virgin or Graziella, 1892, plaster, signed “D. Puech Paris”, H. 32 x W. 28 x D. 18 cm, Nemours, Château-Musée de Nemours, inv. 1904.27.1. Created in 1892, the model for this charming bust of a draped young girl, entitled *Young Vestal or Graziella*, may have been inspired by the romantic heroine Graziella from Alphonse Lamartine’s novel of the same name, published in 1849. The Sèvres porcelain factory produced a rare biscuit-porcelain edition of this piece between 1902 and 1910. Only five examples were produced under the title ‘Young Girl’. History: - A plaster version held at the Château Musée de Nemours under inventory number 1904.27.1; 448 (historical inventory register) - A terracotta version held at the Denys Puech Museum in Rodez Expert: Sculpture and the LACROIX JEANNEST Collection
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About the sale The Collection of a Naval Architect and General Collector: Asian Art, Jewellery, Furniture, Works of Art, Militaria, Silverware
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