Eugène Quinton (France, 1853–1892) – “Young Archer”, 1888
Artist: Eugène Quinton (France, 1853–1892)
Title: Young Archer
Date: 1888
Technique: Patinated bronze on a marble base
Signature: Signed with foundry mark “F. Barbedienne, Fondeur, Paris”
Dimensions: Total height: 47 cm / Bronze height only: 43 cm
An important patinated bronze sculpture created by the French master Eugène Quinton in 1888, depicting a young archer captured in a moment of elegant dynamism. The male figure, rendered with precise anatomy and a natural pose, embodies the academic style of late 19th-century French sculpture, with references to classical and allegorical traditions.
The work stands out for its refined craftsmanship, evident in the definition of anatomical details, the rendering of movement, and the soft brown patina of the bronze. The young man is depicted in the act of advancing, with the bow still in his right hand, while the composition rests on a naturalistic base embellished with plant and decorative elements.
The casting bears the artist's signature and the prestigious mark of the famous Parisian foundry “F. Barbedienne, Fondeur, Paris,” a guarantee of high technical quality and historical significance for collectors. The circular green marble base lends further elegance and solidity to the ensemble.
A work of great decorative charm and considerable antiquarian interest, representative of the finest French bronze production of the second half of the 19th century.
