Lot n° 172
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French school of the 19th century, attributed to Francisque - Lot 172
French school of the 19th century, attributed to Francisque Duret (1804-1865).
Allegory of Music.
Original terracotta sketch
H. 24.5 cm.
Related works :
- Francisque Duret, Mademoiselle Rachel in the role of Phèdre, 1865, marble, H. 160 × W. 82 × D. 104 cm, Paris, Théâtre de la Comédie Française, inv. FNAC PFH-9646 ;
- Francisque Duret, La Tragédie sous les traits de Mademoiselle Rachel dans le rôle de Phèdre, circa 1850, terracotta, H. 18.7 cm, Paris, Musée du Louvre, inv. RF 4198;
- Francisque Duret, La Justice Consulaire, 1851-1852, Paris, Palais Brongniart.
This elegant, rapid and virtuoso terracotta sketch is closely related to the work of sculptor Francisque Duret. In addition to the obvious stylistic similarities, Duret was an artist with close ties to the world of actors and musicians. Before embarking on a career as a sculptor, he planned to become a stage actor, and studied at the Conservatoire de Musique et de Declamation. Awarded the Prix de Rome in 1823, Francisque Duret stayed at the Villa Médicis until 1828. His work is punctuated by portraits of actors, musicians and dancers, and our sketch is particularly close to the statue: La Tragédie sous les traits de Mademoiselle Rachel dans le rôle de Phèdre preserved at the Comédie Française. The Louvre conserves a terracotta sketch of this statue, in which we find the same technique and idea. In a different vein, Francisque Duret sculpted a statue of Justice for the Palais Brongniart, again featuring the same attitude.
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