Grande Arabesque, First Time, c. 1885

Edgar Degas | French, 1834 - 1917

A rare, fine quality, early twentieth century, impressionistic bronze model of a dancer entitled ‘Danseuse, Grande Arabesque’ by Edgar Degas (French, 1834 – 1917). This sculpture was cast in bronze by the lost wax process at the Hébrard Foundry, Paris. Before casting it was signed, numbered and stamped in the wax. It has a dark brown patina with lighter brown highlights.

Height: 20″ (50cm)
Length: 16″ (40cm)