A fine 19th century decorative model of a nymph in bronze, on a verde antico marble base.

Madrassi began his studies in Rome before travelling to Paris, where he became the pupil of Pierre-Jules Cavalier at the Ecole des Beaux Arts.  He then joined the studio of Carrier-Belleuse whose influence is evident in Madrassi’s lyrical style.  He settled in France and took French nationality. 

This bronze is typical of Madrassi’s oeuvre.  The bronze is presented on a circular verde antico base with a bronze label to the front,  Par Madrassi (Hors Concours).

Height: 31.2 inches (79 cm)

Signed: Madrassi Paris

Condition: Fine unrestored condition

References:

Scultura Italiana (1996), pp 78-79.

Pierre Kjellberg: Bronzes of the 19th Century [Schiffer 1994]  (pp 445-447).

Alfonso Panzetta:  Nuovo Dizionario degli Scultori Italiani Dell ‘Ottocento e del Primo Novecento [Adarte 1994] (p.113); [2003] (pp 560 and 597).