Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay

Charles Adrien Prosper d'Epinay (1845, 1914) was a Mauritian-born French sculptor renowned for his technically refined marble and bronze works, often depicting elegant portraits, allegorical figures, and Orientalist subjects. Trained in Paris under prestigious academic sculptors, he exhibited regularly at the Salon and gained international recognition for his exquisite polychrome busts and medallions. His work is distinguished by its delicate surface treatment and the luxurious combination of materials including onyx, ivory, and precious stones.