Emmanuel Villanis comes from a family of Italian origin. From 1861, his parents returned to Italy to settle in Piedmont. He had fled Italy because the war of independence broke out, under the threat of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1871, the artist enrolled at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin; he follows the teaching of the sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi (1831-1905). As soon as he finished his studies, his master encouraged him to exhibit: his bust Alda, for example, was presented in Milan in 1881. In 1885, Villanis moved to Montmartre, a district of Paris that he never left. The artist’s fame is built on his production of female figures. Aida, Judith, Delilah, Lucretia, Cinderella: her work brings together the great heroines of opera, literature, mythology and the Bible. Villanis also discusses certain types – the Bohemian, the Châtelaine, or the Parisienne – and several allegories, including Painting and Sculpture. Made mainly in bronze, sometimes chryselephantine, his sculptures subtly bear the mark of Art Nouveau, including the lettering of the title, which regularly adorns the base. His play on the patinas further adds to the finesse of the line, making Villanis one of the major sculptors of Art Nouveau. Regarding the casting of bronzes, he worked mainly with the Société des Bronzes de Paris and with Eugène Blot. Exhibited eleven times at the Salon of French artists between 1886 and 1910, Villanis also participated in the Universal Exhibition of 1889 in Paris, and that of Chicago in 1903. Its production has been the subject of numerous forgeries; many copies are still circulating on the art market today.
Stunning 3ft bronze with beautiful patina and marble base featuring a woman in drapery signed by Emmanuel Villanis, Art Nouveau period, early 20th century. 2/11.
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Creator:Emmanuel Villanis(Artist)
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Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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Style:Art Nouveau(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Bronze
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Place of Origin:Europe
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1900s
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Pasadena, TX
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Reference Number:Seller: MS10462Seller: LU867127292612
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