Ancient Bronze Sculpture Edouard Drouot Museum of Wood Art Nouveau

  

Muse of the Woods, multi-patinated bronze sculpture depicting a muse playing the flute. Or rather flutes: by multiplying the instruments and simulating the beginning of a dance. Around the music produced by the model, Drouot offers us a piece full of poetry. All the charm and femininity of this "muse" are thus sublimated! One of the most emblematic pieces by the famous French sculptor, who will lend his name to the equally renowned Drouot auction house.

Signed "E Drouot," old edition cast from around 1900. Very beautiful marble base - Cartouche titled "Muse des bois - E.