MARBLE SCULPTURE "REFLEXION", SIGNED ANTOINE NELSON

White marble bust, titled"Réflexion" and signed Antoine Nelson, depicting a young woman with long, untied hair covering her bosom and acting as a drape. Looking pensive, she gazes downward with her chin raised, giving her elegance. Beautifully studied movement of her hair, yet natural with its curves in the Art Nouveau taste of the period. The base is engraved with "Ant. Nelson" on the right-hand side and "Réflexion".

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