Description

This striking vintage sculpture is a 1983 reproduction by Austin Productions Inc., modeled after the original Art Nouveau masterpiece "La Brise" (The Breeze) by renowned French sculptor Eugène Marioton (1854–1933).

The piece features a graceful, wind-swept female figure, embodying the ethereal and fluid aesthetic characteristic of the late 19th-century Belle Époque. Her drapery billows dramatically behind her, creating a sense of dynamic motion and weightlessness. The sculpture is finished in a deep, matte charcoal or "bronze-patina" black, highlighting the intricate textures of the floral crown and the fine folds of the fabric.

True to Austin Productions’ history of high-quality mid-century and late-century art replicas, this piece is cast in durastone (a specialty sculptural plaster) and maintains a substantial presence. The base is clearly marked with the "Austin Prod Inc 1983" copyright stamp and the incised signature of the original artist, "Eug. Marioton."

• Artist (Original): Eugène Marioton

• Manufacturer: Austin Productions Inc.

• Year of Manufacture: 1983

• Style: Art Nouveau / Romanticism

• Subject: Allegorical figure of "The Breeze"

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age (note: minor flecking at the base edge as seen in photos).

• Dimensions: H:30in L:17in W:10in

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