Antique Bronze Sculpture: "L'Amour à La Folie" by Alexandre Falguière (1831–1900)

Antique Bronze Sculpture: "L'Amour à La Folie" by Alexandre Falguière (1831–1900)Traveling Man Treasures is selling this stunning antique solid bronze sculpture titled "L'Amour La Folie" (Cupid Playing) signed Falguire on the reverse. The piece is in excellent antique condition with a wonderful, rich, patina. This is a bronze sculpture depicting a child holding a doll aloft, mounted on a black marble plinth. The sculpture features a reclining Cupid holding up a small figure toy. The statue is mounted on a naturalistic bronze base

the revered Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare

specifically associated with the indigenous Dayak peoples

It's a standard character in Chinese script and is used in various East Asian languages

They are the earliest known large-scale sculptures in sub-Saharan Africa

The dolls are crafted from natural materials

25" H x 14

The vessel has a mottled

signs of weathering and erosion

This is an ornately hand-carved and polished African headrest made during the early-to-mid 20th century

the composition closely mirroring the style and techniques of Auguste Rodin

"1955 Alva Studios" is incised along the lower back near the neckline

they are commonly discovered in pieces rather than whole