A carved white marble relief representing The Dance, in the manner of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) Of recent manufacture

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 EUR

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Description

250cm. high, 140cm. wide, 70cm. deep

Catalogue Note

Born in Valenciennes, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux began his studies under François Rude. He entered the École des Beaux-Arts in 1844 and won the Prix de Rome in 1854.
Carpeaux designed this important relief for the facade of Charles Garnier's newly completed Opéra in 1865.