Medallion-shaped sculpture – Bronze Christ – Susse Frères Éditeurs, Paris
A medallion-shaped sculpture depicting the veiled face of Christ, characterized by great sobriety and rare intensity. The face is tilted, the features serene, almost withdrawn from the world — a discreet yet profoundly evocative presence.
**About Susse Frères**
Founded in the 19th century, Susse Frères Éditeurs is one of France's most prestigious art publishing houses. Renowned for the quality of its castings and the fidelity of its reproductions, it collaborated with the greatest sculptors of its time. A Susse Frères signature is a guarantee of authenticity and quality.
**Piece Description**
**Format:** circular medallion-shaped sculpture, mounted on a trapezoidal base
**Material:** solid bronze ("BRONZE" engraved on the base)
**Signature:** Susse Frères Edts Paris engraved on the base
**Total height:** approximately 23 cm
**Style:** religious art, 19th – early 20th century
**Condition:** very good overall condition, beautiful period patina
**For which interior?**
This piece will naturally find its place in an interior with character — a library, a cabinet of curiosities, a bourgeois living room, or a meditation space. It appeals to collectors of religious art, lovers of antique sculpture, and those seeking an object rich in history and meaning. A work that is both spiritual and decorative, designed to last.
Additional details:
- Brand: Susse Frère
- Style: art religieux
- Period: XIXe – début XXe siècle