Sylvain Kinsburger
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF 'AMOUR CHARMEUR', FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
A PATINATED BRONZE FIGURE OF 'AMOUR CHARMEUR', FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Patinated Bronze;
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This finely cast patinated bronze figure, titled Amour Charmeur, depicts a youthful, seated Cupid playing a double flute, captivating a small dove resting on the rocky, naturalistic base below. The sculpture exhibits exceptional detailing in the boy’s soft curls, the gentle folds of his drapery, and the textured elements of the outcrop. The base bears a shaped cartouche inscribed 'AMOUR CHARMEUR / PAR KINSBURGER / MÉDAILLE D'OR AU SALON', celebrating the artist's gold medal exhibition success. The rich, warm brown patina further enhances the exquisite modeling characteristic of Kinsburger’s romanticized French salon bronzes.
Ht: 16 inches
