Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
36. Decorative marble plate, illustrating an allegory with putti, signed Hélène Bertaux (alias Madame Léon Bertaux), circa 1895
Estimate
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EUR 300 - 600
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 250
Session
Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00
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This finely carved oval marble plaque, signed "Mme Léon Bertaux" at the bottom right, symbolizes the elegant allegorical style embraced by women sculptors working in the academic tradition of 19th century France. Executed in bas-relief with exceptional finesse, the composition features three putti - cherubic young figures - surrounded by a garland of flowers and ribbons forming a lyrical ensemble uniting classic form with symbolic content.
Mrs Léon Bertaux, born Marie-Louise Bertaux, was among the first women of her time to gain recognition in the French art world, especially in sculpture, a field mostly dominated by men.
Her signature here is significant: it reflects not only authorship but also a subtle assertion of professional identity at a time when female artists often remained anonymous or signed under a husband's or man's pseudonym. Bertaux was also associated with the Union des Femmes Peintres et Sculpteurs and exhibited at the Paris Salon, where her works often attracted praise for their refinement and grace.
Dimensions
custom 66 x 52 cm
Description
marble; gilded wood, signed bottom right "Mme Leon Bertaux"
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Detalii
This finely carved oval marble plaque, signed "Mme Léon Bertaux" at the bottom right, symbolizes the elegant allegorical style embraced by women sculptors working in the academic tradition of 19th century France. Executed in bas-relief with exceptional finesse, the composition features three putti - cherubic young figures - surrounded by a garland of flowers and ribbons forming a lyrical ensemble uniting classic form with symbolic content.
Mrs Léon Bertaux, born Marie-Louise Bertaux, was among the first women of her time to gain recognition in the French art world, especially in sculpture, a field mostly dominated by men.
Her signature here is significant: it reflects not only authorship but also a subtle assertion of professional identity at a time when female artists often remained anonymous or signed under a husband's or man's pseudonym. Bertaux was also associated with the Union des Femmes Peintres et Sculpteurs and exhibited at the Paris Salon, where her works often attracted praise for their refinement and grace.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom 66 x 52 cm
Description
marble; gilded wood, signed bottom right "Mme Leon Bertaux"
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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