Negrillon Head In Terracotta Signed d'Astanières Early XX

Terracotta negrillon head signed d'Astanières and titled Apupula of the Eti tribe (?). Beginning of the 20th century
Count Eugène-Nicolas Clément d'Astanières, (1841-1918) born in Paris from a military family formerly originating from Pézenas, denoted the framework imposed by the time and family traditions. In love with art, he sculpted, painted, sang and danced, to the great displeasure of his parents who sent him all the same to join his elders among the ranks of the army. Engaged in Marshal Bazaine's hussars, Clément d'Asténières took part in the "charge of Gravelotte", a bloody melee in the midst of the war of 1870 during which he was seriously injured, left for dead, survived. He was held prisoner for seven months. Released, he was then decorated for his action in the repression of the Commune, married and then resigned from the army.
Important patina, rare and tiny snags in the hair. Rare on the market