2561 - "Salambo" bust.

"Salambo" bust. Unmarked, engraved signature "A. Foretay". Probably around 1900. Designed by Alfred Jean Foretay (1861 Morges – 1944 Geneva) Terracotta, glazed in shades of brown. Height approx. 55 cm. 5.04 kg. Bust of the female protagonist Salambo from the novel of the same name by Gustave Flaubert, depicted in a lively manner with flowing hair, floral adornments, a tiara, and a necklace; mounted on a tapered natural pedestal bearing the inscription “Salambo.” Hair ornaments and hair are slightly chipped; some of the paint is chipped. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. For this lot, we recommend personal pickup, delivery by a shipping company, or shipping via ThePackengers . Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 2:36 p.m. (CET) "Salambo" bust. Unmarked, signed "A. Foretay". Probably circa 1900. Design: Alfred Jean Foretay (1861 Morges – 1944 Geneva) Terracotta, glazed in shades of brown. Height approx. 55 cm. 5.04 kg. Bust of the female title character Salambo from the novel of the same name by Gustave Flaubert, depicted in a lively manner with flowing hair, floral adornments, a tiara, and a necklace; on a tapered natural pedestal bearing the inscription “Salambo.” Hair ornaments and hair slightly chipped; glaze partially chipped. Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers . Call time is Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 2:36 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.