Lot 158 , Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902). A patinated bronze study of young Mozart standing tuning his violin, 13.25in.

Adrien Etienne Gaudez (1845-1902). A patinated bronze study of young Mozart standing tuning his violin, on circular base, signed. A. Gaudez, 13.25in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

Renowned sculptor of monuments, groups and busts, Gaudez was born on the 9th February 1845 in Lyon. He was a student of Joffrey and made his debut in the Paris Salon In 1864, winning a Third Class medal. His early career was interrupted while a prisoner of war at Madgeburg in Germany between 1870-1 and he later sculpted many monuments as a tribute to his fellow French soldiers. In 1881 he was awarded the Premiere Classe Medaille in the Paris Salon and in 1882 he entered the Salon de Beaux Arts. He went on to receive many "Hors Concours" awards for his numerous celebrated works.


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