SCULPTURE after BAZZANTI
Romain Lichtensztein — Maignelay-Montigny
2 500,00 €
Romain Lichtensztein
SIGNED CARRARA MARBLE SCULPTURE BY PRADIER
2 300,00 €
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Published on
03/05/2026
Description
19th-century Carrara marble depicting a semi-nude woman known as "La Sensualité" — an allegory of the night — with a cherub at her feet holding a branch of flowers. This sculpture is currently mounted on a lamp base. The sculpture bears the signature: PRADIER
About: Jean-Jacques PRADIER – Sculptor and Painter (1790–1852)
Genevan–French
Jean-Jacques Pradier, known as James Pradier, born in Geneva on 23 May 1790 and died in Bougival on 4 June 1852, was a French sculptor and painter of Genevan origin, of Swiss descent according to other sources. Highly regarded during his lifetime, he was considered one of the greatest sculptors of his era, until his death under the Second Empire. His works have enjoyed an enduring legacy.
Childhood
Born on 23 May 1790, he was the fourth child of a Genevan family descended from Protestant refugees originally from Languedoc. Pradier's father was the owner of the hotel "l'Écu de France", a small establishment located in Geneva. Although belonging to the lower middle class, the family was far from wealthy and could not afford to pay for the children's education. Jean-Jacques's father therefore decided to place his sons in apprenticeships upon reaching the age of majority (12–13 years old at the time). Pradier and his elder brother Charles-Simon Pradier thus entered the workshop of Jean Détalla to learn the trade of watch engraver. The most gifted apprentices were permitted to enrol in classes at the public drawing school. Jean-Jacques and his brother duly enrolled on 11 and 23 April 1804 respectively. Very quickly, Charles-Simon demonstrated a talent for painting and, thanks to a stipend granted by the municipality of Geneva, decided to leave for Paris to continue his training.
Dimensions: Height of the sculpture: 66 cm – height of the lamp stem: 1 m – Base: 26 × 20 cm
About: Jean-Jacques PRADIER – Sculptor and Painter (1790–1852)
Genevan–French
Jean-Jacques Pradier, known as James Pradier, born in Geneva on 23 May 1790 and died in Bougival on 4 June 1852, was a French sculptor and painter of Genevan origin, of Swiss descent according to other sources. Highly regarded during his lifetime, he was considered one of the greatest sculptors of his era, until his death under the Second Empire. His works have enjoyed an enduring legacy.
Childhood
Born on 23 May 1790, he was the fourth child of a Genevan family descended from Protestant refugees originally from Languedoc. Pradier's father was the owner of the hotel "l'Écu de France", a small establishment located in Geneva. Although belonging to the lower middle class, the family was far from wealthy and could not afford to pay for the children's education. Jean-Jacques's father therefore decided to place his sons in apprenticeships upon reaching the age of majority (12–13 years old at the time). Pradier and his elder brother Charles-Simon Pradier thus entered the workshop of Jean Détalla to learn the trade of watch engraver. The most gifted apprentices were permitted to enrol in classes at the public drawing school. Jean-Jacques and his brother duly enrolled on 11 and 23 April 1804 respectively. Very quickly, Charles-Simon demonstrated a talent for painting and, thanks to a stipend granted by the municipality of Geneva, decided to leave for Paris to continue his training.
Dimensions: Height of the sculpture: 66 cm – height of the lamp stem: 1 m – Base: 26 × 20 cm
