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Patinated bronze France, presumably around 1880 Jean Didier Debut (1824-1893) - French sculptor On the base signed 'D. Debut' ; foundry mark 'Bronze Garantie au Titre/Paris' Front titled on a plaque 'Janissaire' and inscribed 'Prix de Rome' Figure of a proud janissary with his rifle Total height with base: 33 cm Good condition Provenance: from a German private collection A well-known work by Jean Didier Debut; a slightly larger version of the 'Janissaire' fetched over 14,000 euros at auction This bronze made by Jean Didier Debut probably around 1880 depicts a proud janissary. The bronze bears the inscription 'Prix de Rome', which the French artist was awarded in 1951. The janissaries were the bodyguards of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, which were abolished in 1826. Due to its detailed and expressive execution, the present janissary can be considered as high-quality bronze, which is also interesting because of its historical-documentary character. The figure is signed 'D. Debut' and marked with a foundry mark 'Bronze Garanti au Titre / Paris' on the base. On the front side of the base, there is a plaque with the title 'Janissaire' and the inscription 'Prix de Rome'. The figure is in good condition, showing only minor wear and oxidation marks. The overall height of the figure with base is 33 cm. (cko) Jean Didier Debut (1824-1893) Jean Didier Debut was a pupil of the French sculptor David d'Angers. He had his first exhibition at the Salon des Artistes français in Paris in 1848. In 1851 he was awarded the second 'Prix de Rome'. Debut has created numerous small sculptures and figures as well as statues in the public sphere, for example for the Hôtel de Ville or the Opéra Garnier in Paris.