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Eugène Blot "An Evening at The Opera" Sculpture of a Lady

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Eugène Blot (French, 1830-1899) "An Evening at The Opera House" a fine and rare French 19th century polychrome and parcel-gilt spelter figure of a lady seated backwards on her knees on ornate armchair, wearing gloves and holding a fan, her arms resting on the armchair's backrest. Signed: "BLOT E", circa 1880-1890. Eugène Blot (French, 1830-1899) was a French school sculptor born in Grandvilliers, France on November 14, 1930 and died in 1899. Le musée de Clamecy exhibits a terracotta bust of Grasset aîné by Blot. Measures: Height: 25 1/2 inches (64.8 cm) Width: 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Depth: 14 inches (35.6 cm).
  • Creator:
    Eugène Blot (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Rococo Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Spelter,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and very decorative sculpture. Some areas of re-paint and touch-ups. Overall condition is very good. A heavy piece. Please view all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A14921stDibs: LU1796211609943
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