Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) - Bust of young woman w - Lot 116

Georges Van der Straeten (1856-1941) - Bust of young woman with bonnet and pleated collar, bronze Brown patina bronze bust of a smiling young woman, head slightly tilted and turned, wearing a knotted bonnet and a wide pleated collar with soft, moving folds, the modeling alternating smooth, finely polished surfaces for the face and more animated treatment for the drapery, signature "Van der Straeten" incised on the reverse and stamp of the Société des Bronzes de Bruxelles, period cast in keeping with the artist's characteristic production of elegant female portraits. Details: material: bronze with brown patina; founder: Société des Bronzes de Bruxelles (stamp present); signature: "Van der Straeten" on reverse; height: 38 cm; weight: 7.4 kg; condition: good overall condition with traces of use and slight patina wear consistent with age.