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42 - ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944).
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ALFRED JEAN FORETAY (Morges, 1861 - Geneva, 1944). Vase, ca. 1900. Silver-plated pewter, with brass base or mouth. Signed on the back. Author and similar pieces referenced in Philippe DAHHAN's book, Étains 1900, 200 Sculpteurs de la Belle Époque, Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2000. p. 138 to 150. Weight: 3,800 g. Measurements: 39 x 20 x 20 x 20 cm. This Art Nouveau period vase is notable for its seductive bulbous form and masterfully executed artistic relief depicting graceful nymphs, fish and birds intertwined in an idyllic marine scene; the piece is enhanced with a distinguished finish by brass finials on the mouthpiece and base, which provide a subtle and lasting metallic contrast (possibly a later period enhancement). Alfred Jean Foretay moved to Paris where, in 1877, he attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. A student of Falguières, he earned an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904 while attending the Paris Salons. Foretay left a legacy of remarkable sculptures that are highly collectible.
Auction details
19th November - Private Collection: 19th and 20th Century European SculptureAuction house
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