2774
REYNÉS,
Large Art Nouveau bronze bust of a woman with birds
Patinated bronze. Signed "Reynés," foundry mark "Federico Masriera Y CA Barcelona"; casting cannot be dated. H 79 cm. 68 kg.
Bust portrait of a smiling lady with small birds in her bun. Signs of age and wear, patina partially rubbed off, a few scratches, one small bird with an indentation on its back (likely a casting defect).
If this is by Josep Reynés i Gurguí, then: Spanish sculptor (1850 Barcelona – 1926 ibid.), studied at the Escola de la Llotja under the brothers Venanci and Agapit Vallmitjana, worked in Paris from 1873 to 1876 in the studio of Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux.
Provenance: Estate of Peter Kaus.
For this lot, we recommend personal pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers.
Call time is Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 4:54 p.m. (CET)
Limit 650 €
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