Bust of Jean-Baptiste Dujardin in bronze – Signed Parmer Fecit – 1889

Bust of Jean-Baptiste Dujardin in bronze – Signed Parmer Fecit – Paris, 1889 – H. 68 cm. Important bronze bust with a brown patina representing Jean-Baptiste Dujardin, depicted in the attire of a notable from the second half of the 19th century. The figure is represented with great realism, dressed in a jacket, waistcoat, and bow tie. The particularly careful treatment of the face, sideburns, and clothing demonstrates a high quality of execution. The bronze bears the signature "Parmer Fecit" and is dated 1889 in Paris. The bust rests on an elegant veined red marble base, featuring a brass plaque engraved "J.B. DE JARDIN" on the front. A fine casting from the late 19th century, retaining a pleasant nuanced brown patina with slight natural wear. Period: 1889. Origin: Paris. Material: bronze with brown patina and red marble. Signature: Parmer Fecit. Total height: 68 cm. An imposing character sculpture, interesting both for the quality of its portrait and for its historical testimony of the late 19th century.