{"product_id":"gaston-leroux-musicienne-bronze-on-pedestal","title":"Gaston Veuvenot Leroux (1854-1942): 'Musicienne', Patinated and Gilt Bronze on Ebonised Pedestal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large patinated and gilt bronze figure, 'Musicienne', by Gaston Veuvenot Leroux (French, 1854-1942), signed 'Gaston Leroux'. The seated female musician, in flowing drapery, holds a long-necked stringed instrument and gazes into the distance. She is raised on a tall ebonised wood column pedestal applied with a gilt cartouche and sweeping gilt palm fronds, making a complete sculptural ensemble some 183 cm high. Leroux exhibited at the Paris Salon from 1877 and is best known for his Orientalist figures. A dramatic piece for a stair hall, gallery or double-height space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fontaine's Auction Gallery, lot 235, February 2025; acquired by Urnica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patina and gilding in very good order; pedestal sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 183 × 41 × 46 cm overall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze, Ebonised wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaston Veuvenot Leroux, signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping quoted on request; collection from Meda welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urnica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680988750160,"sku":"URN-0504F8","price":4810.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0716\/3216\/files\/gaston-leroux-musicienne-bronze-urnica-01.jpg?v=1790091849","url":"https:\/\/www.urnica.com\/products\/gaston-leroux-musicienne-bronze-on-pedestal","provider":"Urnica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}