MARBLE SCULPTURE "REFLECTION", SIGNED ANTOINE NELSON

marble bust , titled " Reflection " and signed Antoine Nelson , depicting a young woman with long, flowing hair that covers her chest and acts as a drape. With a pensive expression, she gazes downwards, her chin raised, which lends her an air of elegance. The hair's movement is beautifully studied yet natural, its curves reflecting the Art Nouveau style of the period. The base is engraved with "Ant. Nelson" on the right side and "Reflection."

Antoine Nelson , known as Antoine Joseph Van Den Kerckhove, was a Belgian sculptor born in Brussels in 1849 and died in 1910. From a family of sculptors, son and pupil of Auguste Van Den Kerckhove, he was active from 1880. He stayed in London, then worked in Paris from 1890 to 1910. He is mainly known for his busts but also for his sculptures of figures and monuments.

Late 19th century, circa 1890

Condition report: In good overall condition, small chips on the base and restoration on the rear wick.

Base dimensions: 15cm x 15cm