Terracotta Centerpiece Sculpture After Joseph Cheret (1838-1894)

  

Our client's terracotta sculpture in the neoclassical style depicts a semi-nude maiden or goddess at the bow of a stylized gondola boat with putti clinging to the side. 22 inches tall, 21.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches deep. One of the finest terracotta sculptures we have handled in our 21 years in business. Our client has this sculpture for sale in their New York City gallery.

He was the younger brother of the painter Jules Chéret. From 1887 onwards he was a member of the artistic management of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres.

He also worked for the ceramist Joseph-Théodore Deck. A cast of the present vase was exhibited at the 1882 Paris Salon. This item is in the category "Art\Art Sculptures".

The seller is "vintage_views_consignment_and_consulting" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Artist: Joseph Cheret
• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Signed: Yes
• Color: Clay
• Material: Terracotta
• Item Length: 8.5 in
• Region of Origin: Unknown
• Subject: Figures
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Type: Sculpture
• Year of Production: Unknown
• Format: Sculpture
• Placement: Table
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Item Height: 22 in
• Style: Classical
• Features: Signed
• Item Width: 21.5 in
• Culture: French
• Handmade: Yes
• Time Period Produced: Unknown