[Beethoven, Ludwig van. (1770–1827)] Fix-Masseau, Pierre Félix. (1869–1937)
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Bronze Marble Statue Bust
Beautiful cast bronze bust of Beethoven, a later cast of the sculpture by Fix.-Masseau. Mounted on an exquisite brown marble base and in fine condition. Statue measures 10 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W x 4"D (25cm x 23 cm x 18 cm), 9 lbs ( 4 kg).
Fix-Masseau was a noted French sculptor, an important artist in the French Decorative Art Movement. Director of the École Nationale d'Art Décoratif in Limoges until 1935, he was made an officer of the Légion d'honneur and exhibited numerous works at the Salons de Artistes Francais and the Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts and was widely respected for his portrait busts. Many of his works remain on display at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
"Like Naoum Aronson and Emile Antoine Bourdelle, Parisian sculptor Pierre Félix Fix-Masseau depicted Ludwig van Beethoven as an introverted person, living in his own world. This interpretation is emphasised by the Beethoven bust having the eyes closed.
All in all, the sculpture has a peaceful effect and clearly features elements of classical portrait plastics of the 19th century. However, the rather unusual way of holding the hands and the strong effect of the finely moulded surface details is quite different from earlier sculptures." (Beethoven-Haus Bonn)
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