La Faneuse d'après Alfred Boucher

The original work of the Tedder (in marble) by Alfred Boucher was presented at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, it represents a young woman in the rural world of the end of the 19th century. The success of this sculpture prompted its edition in bronze and it was the Parisian foundryman Siot-Decauville who took charge of it between 1900 and 1910. Good presentation condition, original brown patina, signature and cast stamp on the base. Total height of the statue at the top of the fork: 57.5 cm Alfred Boucher was born in 1850 in Bouy-sur-Orvin. It was in 1859 that his family moved to Nogent-sur-Seine and it was with the master sculptor Marius Ramus that his apprenticeship in modeling and sculpture began. A gifted student, he was introduced to Paul Dubois and after the war of 1870 he entered the National School of Fine Arts. Exhibitor at the Salon, staying twice in Italy, his talent is widely recognized and he receives numerous orders from the State and the highest awards. In 1923 he was promoted Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor.