A fine example of Levy’s work.

Lévy was particularly noted for his strong modelling and superb detail. Most of his standing models are portrayed in a heroic posture, none perhaps more so than the triumphant Salomé.

In Christian mythology, Salomé achieved notoriety by demanding the head of John the Baptist from her stepfather Herod as a reward for her seductive dance of the seven veils.

Lévy exhibited statuettes at the Paris Salon between 1873 and 1898. These included, in plaster, Source (1888) and La Paix (1898); in marble, Naiade (1889) and Le Réveil (1896); in bronze, Faneur and Captif (1890).

Signed: C. H Levy on the base

Height: 32 inches (82cm)

Condition: an impressive piece with fine original dark brown patination, rarely found with the tassel attached.

References:

Pierre Kjellberg: Bronzes of the 19th Century [Schiffer 1994], page 439 (with photo)