Hammer Price w/ BP
$6,000
| Lot #: 91 Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934), Au But, Bronze Group |
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Late 19th / Early 20th century. Modeled and cast as three athletes, on a marble base. Signed 'A. Boucher', with foundry mark and stamped: SIOT-DECAUVILLE FONDEUR PARIS and S545. |
| Ht. 13 x W 16 1/2 in. |
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Auction Date Sep 29, 2023 |
Details:
Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934)
Alfred Boucher was a French sculptor who was a mentor to Camille Claudel and a friend of Auguste Rodin. Born in Bouy-sur-Ovin, He was the son of a farmhand who became the gardener of sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus, who, after recognizing Boucher’s talent, opened his studio to him. He won the Grand Prix dur Salon in 1881 with La Piete Filiale. He provided inspiration and encouragement to the next generation of sculptors such as Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. He founded the studio La Ruche in Montparnasse in 1902 to help young artists. He received the Grand Prix de Sculpture de l’Exposition Universelle in 1900. He died in Aix-les-Bains at the age of 84.
Alfred Boucher was a French sculptor who was a mentor to Camille Claudel and a friend of Auguste Rodin. Born in Bouy-sur-Ovin, He was the son of a farmhand who became the gardener of sculptor Joseph-Marius Ramus, who, after recognizing Boucher’s talent, opened his studio to him. He won the Grand Prix dur Salon in 1881 with La Piete Filiale. He provided inspiration and encouragement to the next generation of sculptors such as Laure Coutan and Camille Claudel. He founded the studio La Ruche in Montparnasse in 1902 to help young artists. He received the Grand Prix de Sculpture de l’Exposition Universelle in 1900. He died in Aix-les-Bains at the age of 84.
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