
A large and stunning art nouveau French spelter bust
by Emmanuel Villanis entitled "Diane"
circa 1900
the young woman with a serene gaze,
the spelter with a bronze finish-
25 inches / 64cm high
Spelter signed E Villanis
This is a beautiful piece in lovely condition
with bronze quality casting.
Emmanuel Villanis
1858 - 1914
Born in France of italian parentage.
He was educated in Italy, but worked and exhibited in France in the
Salon de Paris and at the Paris Exposition Universelle.
In 1889 he received an honourable mention.
The characteristic and unmistakable "look" of the eyes of his subjects is
due to his technique of deep cutting and his work can be found in
plaster, spelter, marble and bronze
€2495 Euros
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