Figurative Sculpture, Delarue Picard, Paris – 1885

Figurative Sculpture, Delarue Picard, Paris – 1885

Period: Late 19th century (circa 1885)
Manufacturer: Delarue Picard, Paris (embossed mark "Modèle Déposé – 1885 Paris")

Full-figure sculpture depicting a young boy, made of polychrome plaster. French production attributable to the Delarue Picard factory, active in the second half of the 19th century in the production of high-quality serial decorative figures.

The figure features simple yet expressive modeling, with a smiling face, a slightly inclined posture, and naturalistic rendering of details. The clothing consists of a dark jacket with front buttons, a light-colored shirt, and light-colored trousers decorated with vertical stripes. There is a contrasting color element in the right hand.

Integrated circular base.

Condition:
Condition consistent with its age. Obvious signs of surface wear, widespread abrasions, loss of color, and small losses, particularly on the hair, jacket, feet, and base. The structure is intact.

Materials: Molded and polychromed plaster
Origin: France

A decorative object with a strong visual impact, typical of late 19th-century French figurative art.