Emmanuel Villanis Figurative Sculptures
French, 1858-1914
Emmanuel Villanis (b. 1858 d. 1914). Originally from Lille, France and of Italian descent, the artist studied in Turin at the Accademia Albertina, under master sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi, before settling in Paris in 1885. A prolific producer of busts during his career, he enjoyed international acclaim for his work. He had a penchant for producing bronzes (particularly busts) of beautiful young women, mainly in the Art Nouveau style. During his lifetime he exhibited widely in Paris, Milan, Chicago, New York and Vienna, his bronzes are both beautiful and highly desirable.to
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Artist: Emmanuel Villanis
“Diana”
By Emmanuel Villanis
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Beautiful golden brown patina bronze of Diana, the goddess of the moon by the French sculptor, Emmanuel Villanis. Signed on her shoulder. Impressed foundry stamp on base, “Society de...
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1880s Academic Emmanuel Villanis Figurative Sculptures
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$2,400 Sale Price
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Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Figure Statue Sculpture "Prise de Corsaire"
By Emmanuel Villanis
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A fine antique large French Art Nouveau Bronze Figural Sculpture, titled "Prise de Corsaire" by Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914), circa 1900.
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Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze Female Bust "Phryne" Emanuel Villanis 1900
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Portland, OR
Antique, Art Nouveau bronze of a beautiful maiden in the Neo-Classical manner by Emmanuel Villanis, Circa 1900.
The bronze, titled "Phryne" depicts a beautiful Neo-Classical maiden, ...
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