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RARE Museum-Quality Art Nouveau Bronze Bust by Marcel Début
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For sale is an extremely rare and monumental salon bust depicting an elegant Parisian lady from the Belle Époque era, created by the renowned French sculptor Marcel Début (1865–1933). This superb piece of French Art Nouveau represents exceptional collector and museum-grade quality.
Key Features & Technical Specifications: Artist: Marcel Début (signed in the cast – the signature was incised into the original model before casting, providing absolute proof of period originality rather than a later reproduction).
Material: Solid, pure bronze, executed in a traditional hollow-cast technique (with visible texture and substantial wall thickness inside the base).
Dimensions: Height 46 cm (impressive salon size). Weight: 9 kg. Period:
Circa 1900.
Condition & Patina: The sculpture is in excellent, completely authentic condition with a beautiful, multi-layered dark brown and natural green patina that has developed over more than a century, clearly showing the item's age. The bust bears no commercial foundry stamps, indicating an extremely rare, limited edition produced directly for art salons or private commissions.
Condition Report (Minor Blemish): There is a small, superficial blemish visible on the chest area. This is strictly a minor surface wear to the top layer of the color/patina caused by friction over time; it has not created any grooves, scratches, or indents in the metal itself, and the structural integrity is fully intact. This minimal sign of aging does not detract from the overall aesthetic or investment value of the piece. An exquisite and rare model featuring a tricorn hat and beautifully draped garments, embodying the pinnacle of turn-of-the-century Parisian sculpture.
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ConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialBronzeNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight46 cmWidth24 cmDepth16 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Private sellerLendava Slovenija, SloveniaOn Whoppah since September 2026 • 0 sales