Joan Of Arc, Etienne Henri Dumaige, Bronze 19th Century

The sculpture represents Joan of Arc, French national heroine and saint of the Catholic Church. The woman in a poignant pose is depicted in modest attire without shoes. The sculpture was made with the greatest attention to detail, which can be seen in particular in the face and hands of the character. Cast bronze, hand chiseled, polished and patinated. Academicism, France, 2nd half of the 19th century. Signs. "H. Dumaige" and "Jeanne D'Arc". Etienne Henri Dumaige (1830-1888) - born in Paris in 1830, studied sculpture with Féuchère and Dumont. He exhibited his sculptures at the Paris Salon between 1862 and 1877, and produced a large number of works in the spirit of academicism in marble, bronze and plaster, with many works referring to mythology or to historical persons. He died in St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vié in 1888. Height 36 cm. Condition of the sculpture very good, the base slightly twisted. Auction results: https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/etienne-henry-dumaige-unveiling-the-princess-3993223-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=3993223 Free delivery within EU. ! I send packages by insured courier (DPD or DHL). All items are packaged very carefully.