Antique Henri Louis Levasseur Bronze Sculpture Figurine The Sower French Art 20\" For Sale

Late 1800s to early 1900s "The Sower," a bronze sculpture of a farmer sowing seeds, is signed by noted artist, "H. Levasseur." A late work by French sculptor, Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1915), he won the first award at the Paris Salon in 1882. This naturalistic work of art captures the farmer in mid-stride, with his sweeping motion to scatter the seeds.
The deep golden patina is excellent, with little wear and a few spots. On the back side is the foundry mark, engraved "Societie de Bronzes des Paris." The marble plinth is not attached to this circa 1900 statue.
The base is 8" x 9 1/2," total height is almost 20."

Artist: Henri Louis Levasseur (1853-1915)
Title: The Sower (Le Semeur)
Material: Bronze
Base: Marble Plinth
Foundry Mark: Societe de Bronzes des Paris
Signature: Signed H. Levasseur
Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (Circa 1900)
Subject: Farmer sowing seeds with plow
Style: Naturalistic / Art Nouveau
Patina: Deep Golden Bronze
Origin: France
Features: Detailed casting, captures movement
Condition Details: Minor wear, small spots of oxidation/patina variation on base
Markings: Engraved J.P 851 on rear of bronze base

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