Lot n° 137
Estimation :
4500 - 6000
EUR
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Result
: 5 000EUR
Charles Vital-Cornu (1851-1927)
"Awakening... - Lot 137 - Lux-Auction
Charles Vital-Cornu (1851-1927)
"Awakening of the Genius"
Bronze with brown patina
Signed on the terrace, founder's stamp "SOCIETE DES BRONZES DE PARIS
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Period XIXth century
Provenance: French estate, work acquired from the artist by the family and sole owner.
Dimensions: H: 99 ; W: 46 cm
Charles Vital Cornu was a French sculptor born in Paris on April 17, 1851 and died in the same city on June 29, 1927. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris where he began his career as a sculptor by winning a first class gold medal, followed by an honorable mention at the 1889 Salon for his first submission, Le Ricochet. In 1882, he received a 3rd class medal for his cast iron work, Belles vendanges. Charles Vital Cornu was a member of the French Artists since 1885. He received several awards, including a bronze medal in 1889 and a silver medal in 1900. He created many sculptures, including "Le Réveil du Génie", a bronze sculpture.
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