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JEREMIE AIMÉ DELPHIN OCTOBRE
French, 1868-1943

"Eve" (1937)

Lost-wax verdigris and medium-brown patinated bronze | signed in the cast "AIME OCTOBRE 1937", foundry cachet verso "cire purdue LEBLANC BARBEDIENNE PARIS", cold-stamped "BRONZE"

Item # 401ZGW30A

This sculpture, a modernist interpretation in bronze, exudes a visceral dynamism in its portrayal of the Biblical figure, Eve. The piece invites an in-depth examination, depicting Eve as the progenitor of humankind, at ease within the natural contours of the Garden of Eden. The artwork explores the theme of Eve prior to the Fall, depicted in a state of total naturalism, devoid of shame. Intriguingly, she holds an apple, possibly symbolic of the fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, cradling it akin to an infant. This tenderly rendered representation invites contemplation of the parallels Octobre draws between the fruit and a child.

The narrative of Eve is presented with a distinctive and potent aesthetic. The surface of the sculpture is adorned with a complex patina, showcasing a range of hues from vibrant greens to earthy browns. The texture appears charged with energy, giving an impression of the artist's active manipulation of the material during the creative process. This piece, modeled and later cast by Leblanc-Barbedienne following their amalgamation through the lost-wax casting technique, stands out for its rarity and emotional resonance.

Measurements: 14 1/2" H x 24" W x 6 7/8" D

Condition Report:
Very fine condition with only the most minor patina wear. An extraordinary presentation - carefully cleaned, sealed in conservator's grade wax, polished and ready to place.

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Established in 2009, our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a carefully curated and catalogued inventory of furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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SHIPPING

We take shipping very seriously and maintain a fully equipped in-house packing facility to professionally package these important and delicate pieces. All packaging is handled by our staff and will generally consist of:

Wrapping the item in several inches of heavy-duty bubble wrap with careful attention shown to pressure points, crafting the placement of the bubble wrap in a manner that allows delicate parts of the item to remain out of harm's way.
The item is then placed into a tight-fitting carton with a void fill of either peanuts, Styrofoam, bubble wrap or a combination of the three to ensure it cannot move within the carton
That carton is then double-boxed by placing it into an outer carton 2-3" larger on all sides with a dense void fill in the gap [note, paintings are generally not double-boxed but instead have a different packing methodology to properly protect the frame from pressure]

All shipments are guaranteed to arrive safely. We fully insure all shipments and in the event of damage we will handle all of the details around the claims process. You are only required to send along photos, to hold onto the damaged item and all packing materials until the claims process is resolved and we also reserve the right to require the damaged item to be shipped back to us at our expense (a prepaid label will be issued) to qualify for a refund.