Bidspirit auction | La Marguerite Art Nouveau Style

La Marguerite Art Nouveau Style Patinated Bronze Fairy Sculpture - This Art Nouveau-style bronze sculpture depicts a partially draped fairy or winged nymph in a dynamic, forward-leaning pose. The figure is shown blowing into a seashell held to her lips, with her hair swept back and delicate, elongated wings extending from her shoulders. The sculpture is finished with a dark chocolate brown patina and stands upon an integral circular bronze base decorated with relief-molded rose blossoms. The integral base features the incised title La Marguerite. The entire piece is mounted on a square black marble plinth featuring white veining and a felt-covered underside. Height: 16 inches.