A patinated bronze sculpture, "Allegory of Architecture," signed P. Aubé. It depicts a draped woman seated on an antique-style pilaster, holding in one hand a plaque bearing an architectural sketch and in the other a compass. Architectural tools lie at her feet. The sculpture exudes dynamism through its drapery and dynamic pose. At the same time, she appears pensive and serene. The sculpture is a symbol of "The Allegory of Architecture," signed "P. Aubé" on the base, for Jean-Paul Aubé (1837-1916).

Jean-Paul Aubé (1837-1916) was a French sculptor, born in 1837 in Longwy. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Antoine Laurent Dantan and Francisque Duret. His Neo-Renaissance and later Rococo style was influenced by a trip to Italy in 1866. He won two gold medals in 1874 and 1876 at the Paris Salon where he exhibited. "Nancy-Artiste" (April 19, 1885) wrote: "He has won numerous medals at the various Salons where he has exhibited, and we have important works by him, such as the Dante placed in front of the Collège de France, the statue of Bailly, intended for the Chamber of Deputies, and the statue of General Joubert, erected a few months ago in Bourg, which will be exhibited at this year's Salon."

19th century

Circa: 1880

Dimensions: L:36cm, W:27cm, H:62cm.

Base dimensions: 20cm x 19.5cm

Condition report: In good overall condition.