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EUGENE AIZELIN
French, 1821-1902
“Buste de Femme au Diadème”
Patinated and parcel gilded bronze | Signed to shoulder "E. AIZELIN 1870", incised verso "F. Barbedienne Fondeur" and numbered "195" at the edge of the socle
ref. 503PCX10S
21 7/8” H x 11” W, base 5 5/8” W/D
Essay
The present cast of Aizelin's "Woman with a Tiara" has Barbedienne’s distinct patina with parcel gilding against a rich translucent brown patina. She is presented with one shoulder just slightly upraised over the other, her eyes calm and measured. The truncated shoulders are signed "E Aizelin 1870” and the block script for F. Barbedienne Fondeurs is under the back of the shoulders. This cast is numbered 195 where the bust meets the socle verso. A very fine presentation.
Condition:
Moderate relieving of patina across forehead and cheeks, minor handling wear to raised elements; overall remaining in very good condition, carefully cleaned and sealed in wax.