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An early edition terracotta proof of fifteen pieces, depicting a Bather.
Signed ALFRED JEAN HALOU (1875-1939) on the terrace, countersigned inside and justified 3/15.
Origin / Period: circa 1910 / 1920
Condition: good condition.
Dimensions: Height: 40 cm Depth: 16 cm (terrace) Width: 16 cm (terrace)
Price: 950€ (excluding shipping)
BIOGRAPHY
Alfred Jean Halou is the son of sculptor Alfred Jean-Baptiste Halou (1829-1891), who was close to Jules-Aimé Dalouet-Auguste Rodin. Halou fils attended Alexandre Falguière's class at the École des Beaux Arts, and was also a pupil of Rodin. He was part of "la bande à Schnegg" (Schnegg's gang), whose driving force was Lucien, Gaston Schnegg's brother, and whose most important members were:Antoine Bourdelle,Charles Despiau,Robert Wlérick,Léon-Ernest Drivier,François Pompon,Louis Dejean, Alfred Jean Halou,Charles Malfray,Auguste de Niederhausern,Elisée Cavaillon,Henry Arnold,Jane PoupeleteandYvonne Serruys. After Lucien's death in 1909, the band continued to gather around Gaston. Alfred Jean Halou took part in numerous salons and received commissions for monumental works in Blois and Oucques. He also created a number of small female figures in the style of Maillolet and Rodin.
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