
The Hunting Nymph
A graceful bronze figure of a hunting nymph is captured mid-stride, her dynamic pose conveying both athleticism and elegance, rendered with Falguière's characteristic naturalistic attention to the human form. The rich brown patina enhances the sculptural details of her idealized figure, evoking the classical tradition of depicting mythological female subjects in harmonious movement. The work is elevated upon an octagonal marble plinth, which provides a refined architectural foundation that complements the sculpture's refined, academic aesthetic.
- Medium
- bronze, brown patina; on an octogonal marble plinth
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Collection Jacques Ginepro, Une Vie de Sculptures - Partie II
June 8, 2023
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Lot 33
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