Georges Van Der Straeten (1856-1941)
Active sculptor in Paris and particularly productive during the emerging Art Nouveau period.
Bust representing a smiling young woman, with draped shoulders, grapes and vine leaf decoration. Red marble base beautifully veined. Signed on the back on the right shoulder, foundryman's seal "
"Société des Bronzes de Paris" at the back on the base.
Ca. 1900, France
Bust in good general condition, age and use wear; old patina, a few marks, scratches, and stains. The marble base is missing an edge piece. The pictures are part of the discription.
Size:
Total hight: 25,5 cm
Width (of the shoulders): 13,5 cm
Base: 8,5 x 8,5 cm