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Dark brown patinated bronze France, late 19th century Luca Madrassi (1848-1919) - Italian sculptor Signed "L. MADRASSI. PARIS" Plaque on the front side, "Zéphir éveillant la nature par Madrassi" Very rare allegorical subject Measurements: 40 x 44 cm (height x width) Very good condition and fine patina Provenance: from an important German private collection This elegant bronze sculpture by the Italian artist Luca Madrassi captures the tender gesture between the Greek god of the west wind Zephyr and Nature, embodied by a very beautiful young woman. She is reclining on her full hair. Zephyr is gently nibbling on her ear lobe, in order to lovingly awake Nature from her deep slumber. Her subtle smile shows his success... The bronze sculpture is in very good condition with minimal traces of age and wear. It displays a very fine patina. The bronze is signed "L. MADRASSI. PARIS" on the right side and measures 40 x 44 cm (height x width). Luca Madrassi (1848-1919) The Italian sculptor Luca Madrassi was born in Tricessimo and studied in Rome. The young artist moved to Paris early on, where he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and later learned from Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929) in his studio. He also assisted the Scottish sculptor Lord Ronal Gower (1845-1916). Madrassi regularly exhibited his works in the Salons in Paris and created a broad range of works including busts, statuettes, sculptures and groups, mainly with allegorical motifs. Several of his works are found in public collections today and his gentle sculptures are sold for top prices at international auctions.