A French Patinated Metal Model Nude Body Builder After A Model By Rene Paris (1881-1970) Early 20th Century of the Model Edmond Desbonnet, a prominent figure in French physical culture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a physical culture enthusiast, magazine publisher, and historian of physical culture, often compared to figures like Eugen Sandow and Bernarr Macfadden in the English-speaking world
Edmond Desbonnet promoteur du culte du corps, par le sculpteur René Paris. The original artwork Was exhibited by the museum “Le musée Courbet à Ornans célèbre les colosses, lutteurs, culturistes et costauds dans les arts” took place June 1st 2024
Plinth inscribed Prof (because Edmond was a professor) Des Connel and R. Paris 1902 Weightlifting famous figure of Professor Edmond Desbonnet, in Important sculpture Sharpened moustache and wrists of force, the master of the renovation of the physical exercises makes his number, under the chisel of R. Paris.. Athlete, writer, journalist, inventor, researcher, but above all demonstrator, educator, and propagandist, Edmond Desbonnet (1886-1953) from Lille already enters the world of legend.
Dimensions: height 18in ; width 9in ; depth 5 1/2in
Condition: Overall dark brown patina to surface. Overall wear to surface with areas of white metal showing.
René Paris (1881-1970) was a French animal sculptor who exhibited at the Salon since 1897. He produced several works purchased by the French State or French cities, such as his group entitled “In the Shorebreakers” acquired by the city of Le Croisic in 1913. The work exhibited in 1910 at the Salon was diverted from its original meaning and converted into a commemorative monument in homage to Hervé Rielle. His “Wolf-dog” in granite made in 1912, rewarded the same year with a bronze medal at the Salon of French Artists, was erected in 1928 in Saint-Lambert Square in Paris, on the site of the former Vaugirard gasworks. René Paris also produced a stone sculpture, “The Dead Lion” in 1922, installed for the War Memorial of the 130th Division, the location of which marks the extreme limit of the German advance, during the assault on Verdun during the First World War.
Excellent color and details decorative Sculpture On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on a side table or a library , placed on a console or a niche . Period representation of the beauty of the Athlete man’s body . Decorative accent in any home , on top of a chest-of-drawers or credenza . As a special gift item object that helps in adding a touch of history elegance. on a bedroom nightstand , or to make it part of the bibelot in a library .
This beautiful garniture on a desk a table or a console will add instant elegance . A center piece on an entrance table . vibrant and charming . Old world charm traditional , decorative object for interior decoration design , A perfect gift during the holiday season , or special house warming present . It will be a great addition to your special collection . Home and Office & Accessories collection where form and high quality make ordinary decorative objects extraordinary . Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . the hand finish lends a sophisticated edge to this beautiful item. Made of some type of metal and patinated
7.5 Lbs. Approximately before packing.
