Beatrix, Finest US Lost Wax Bronze Statue Sculpture by Foretay – Large

Description

This gorgeous Beatrix Sculpture by Foretay will add mystery and intrigue to your home decorating scheme. The woman featured in this sturdy bronze sculpture is adjusting her scarf and wearing a flowing dress, which adds femininity to any room in your house.

This statue is reproduced in the finest American bronze by the superior lost wax process, finished in multi-color patinas and then hand-rubbed to bring out the awesome detail and highlights. The statue is then mounted on a fine black or green marble base with an etched brass plate bearing the name of the bronze and the artist. Dimensions: 34″H x 10″L. All dimensions are approximate

About the artist:

Alfred Jean Foretay was born in Morges, January 12, 1861. At the age of 16, he left the country for Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Student of Falguières, he gets an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Fifteen years later, he married. After a successful contact with various masters of sculpture and French painting, he decided to return home with his wife and daughter.