Charles VITAL-CORNU. Pewter statuette
Charles VITAL-CORNU (1851-1927).
Pewter statuette representing a young nude woman leaning on one hip, raised right arm and hand in hair with flowers.
Foundry mark of Frères SUSSE à Paris and signature "Vital Cornu".
Height: 32 cm (12-1/2 in.).
PARIS, circa 1900.
Commentary and condition report:
This artist regularly exhibited at the Salon of French Artists from 1874-1923, obtaining numerous medals and becoming member in 1885.
This statuette to my knowledge is not catalogued in specialized literature; it is not listed in Philippe DAHHAN's work "Etains 1900" (Pewter 1900).
Very good condition; two small dents by the left hip to note as well as two zones with light discoloration on left leg.
Provenance :
- Item(s) quantity: 1
- Expertissim Reference: 2012010004