“The Tunisian Water Carrier” Rare French Bronze Sculpture by Marcel Debut

Description: MARCEL DEBUTFrench, 1865-1933"Porteur d'eau arabe" (The Tunisian Water Carrier)Medium-brown and reddish patinated bronze, burnished bronze pots, cast metal pot-holders | Signed in base "Debut" | Inscribed "Ch. Gautier Bronzier" edge of base | cast circa first quarter of the 20th centuryItem # 203XJP21A A finely cast example of the Tunisian Water Carrier, there has been some confusion as to whether this sculpture was executed by Jean Didier Debut or his son Marcel Debut. Pierre Kjellberg writes on this point, noting that the confusion stems from the fact that Marcel's father executed a model of the same title and of the same size. Jean Didier's model features a young man carrying a jug of water in each hand, while the present example by Marcel is much more rare and depicts a man carrying a large pot on a long stick over his shoulder while smaller jugs are tied around his belt; in his hand he holds a pair of pot-holders executed in white-metal. The quality of casting in the present example is above reproach and the entire subject is finished in a complex patina of a brick-red in the figure, medium brown in his garment and burnished natural bronze in the pots. The sculpture was cast by the house of Charles Gautier and is inscribed "Ch. Gautier Bronzier" along the lower edge. ARTISTBorn to sculptor Jean Didier Debut in Paris on March 27th of 1865, Marcel Debut studied first with his father and then at the École des Beaux Arts under Henri Chapu. He began to exhibit at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1883, including such works as Sommelier du XVe siècle (1889), Petit Pêcheur au harpon (1893), Actéon (1897), Le Génie des arts (1898), Une gueuse (1905), Watteau (1890), a vase with the theme of Persée et Andromède (1896), Labourage (1898) and L'Hiver (1913). He also executed numerous vases and bas-reliefs, designed some models for Sèvres to manufacture as statuettes and a bronze called Le Fauconnier which was offered at 85 cm in total height. In 1895 he received an honourable mention for his submission. Beyond his sculptures, he also dedicated himself to painting having studied under both Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre at the Academy; these views are often scenes of Paris. He died in 1933. Artist Listings & Bibliography: Bronzes: Sculptors & Founders, 1800-1930, vol. IV, Berman, Abage, 1980, p. 949, ill. 3637 E. Benezit Dictionary of Sculptors, vol. IV, GrÜnd, 2006, p. 541 Bronzes of the 19th Century: A Dictionary of Sculptors, Kjellberg, Schiffer, 1994, p. 266-267 The Dictionary of Western Sculptors in Bronze, Mackay, Baron, 1977, p. 95 Art Bronzes, Forrest, Schiffer, 1988, p. 473 [biography] Measurements: 23 3/4" H x 12" D [at deepest points; 9" deep at base] x 10 1/2" W [at widest points; 7 1/2" wide at base] Condition Report:Excellent original condition. Minor handling wear. No observed flaws. Welcome to our shop! My name is Andrew Silla and my wife and I own and operate Silla, ltd in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. You can read more about our gallery by clicking here. Finding these pieces is a hunt, a journey and we pursue each piece in the collection for a reason. I am always available by phone or by clicking on "Contact Seller" in eBay to chat about any object that catches your eye! WHY BUY FROM SILLA, LTD. 100% Authenticity Guarantee30-Day ReturnsAll Shipments Professionally Packed In-HouseFast and Safe Curbside Freight Shipping of all Furniture (see details) Thank you for taking the time to look through our pieces and we look forward to working with you! _gsrx_vers_1480 (GS 9.1.1 (1480))

Price: 6375 USD

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