A superb pair of Victor Rousseau antique signed bronze statues.
A classical female statue on a circular bronze base measuring 52cm tall to the top of the flower posy in her hand. The male statue is also on a circular bronze base and measures 54cm tall. Both are extremely elegant making them highly desirable and timeless pieces.
A stunning pair each weighing approximately 4 kg each.
Victor Rousseau (1865 – 1954) also known as M. Victor Rousseau, was a Belgian sculptor and medalist designing medals, plaquettes, badges, coins and similar small works in relief in metal.
From a family of stonemasons, he began carving stone at the early age of 11, working at the site of the Law Courts of Brussels. He later apprenticed under sculptor Georges Houtstont, and took classes at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
A winning competition entry for the Prix Godecharle in 1890 gave Rousseau the chance to travel in England, Italy, and two full years in France, after which he returned to the atelier of Belgian sculptor and teacher Charles van der Stappen for another two years from1887-1889. Rousseau himself served as professor of sculpture at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts from 1901-1919, and as director from 1919-1922 and then again from 1931-1935.
In 1919 Rousseau was awarded a national order, the Order of the Crown. This is a national order of the Kingdom of Belgium and is one of Belgium's highest honors.
Over the course of a long and successful career he produced many public monuments and statues. One such piece is the Anglo-Belgian memorial sited at Victoria Embankment in London. This piece was a gift from Belgium as a mark of thanks for assistance given by the UK during World War One. He also collaborated with a number of architects including Victor Horta, one of the founders of the Art Nouveau movement.
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