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“Le Maître d’Armes” Gilt Bronze Figural Group by Henri Émile Allouard

$5,275
£4,020.70
€4,637.45
CA$7,492.08
A$8,051.03
CHF 4,319.84
MX$94,836.15
NOK 54,317.22
SEK 49,618.43
DKK 34,658.49

About the Item

This dynamic gilt bronze figural group, titled Le Maître d’Armes (“The Fencing Master”), is by the French sculptor Henri Émile Allouard (1844–1929). The composition captures a dramatic instructional moment, with the fencing master guiding or correcting his pupil mid-action, their bodies locked in a tense and animated exchange that conveys both movement and discipline. Allouard’s academic training is evident in the finely modeled anatomy, expressive facial features, and naturalistic rendering of the figures’ garments. The carefully balanced composition, with extended blades and counterposed stances, creates a strong sense of motion and narrative clarity. The textured ground base anchors the figures while enhancing the realism of the scene. The sculpture is finished with a rich gilt patina, lending warmth and luminosity to the surface while emphasizing the depth and precision of the casting. The gilding highlights key details and elevates the work’s decorative presence. Executed in the late 19th to early 20th century, this sculpture reflects the French academic tradition’s fascination with historical genre subjects and theatrical storytelling. Both visually striking and intellectually engaging, Le Maître d’Armes makes a compelling focal point for a library, study, or curated interior and will appeal to collectors of French academic and narrative sculpture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful Estates condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwood, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5080248239202

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