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Large decorative Palissy type dish in bronze. Rare work published in bronze from the 19th century (much more widespread in ceramics). Decorated with "rustic figulines" in the style of Bernard Palissy, with a snake or snake in the center, framed by two frogs and two lobsters, also decorated with leaves and two shells. In very good shape. Length 41.5 cm, width 31.5 cm, weight 4.640 kg.
His brilliant and tumultuous life is the origin of a true “Palesian myth”. The 19th century gave Palissy an imposing dimension and even initiated the birth of a true cult. His art is experiencing a prodigious revival of interest through his imitators such as Charles Avisseau and Auguste Chauvigné in Tours, Georges Pull in Paris, Alfred Renoleau in Angoulême, and through the interest of major European collectors.
Photo documentation No. 7: Bronze statue of Bernard Palissy in front of the entrance to the Sevres factory (by the sculptor Barrias 1880).
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