Lot 65: Louis Gossin, Allegorical Representation, Terracotta, 20th C.

Offered allegorical representation in the form of an upright standing woman depicts the art of book printing. In line with classical traditions, she is wearing a multi-folded tunic. In her right hand she holds a scroll, this is to be interpreted as symbol of wisdom, knowledge and scholarship. The scroll is also attribute of Polyhymnia, Muse of eloquence. To her left a book press is displayed, from which peeks a printed scroll. It is a masterfully executed sculpture and is also distinguished by its uniqueness.

Condition:

The sculpture is in a good condition with minimal signs of age and wear in the shape of partial blemishes. For example, parts of the left arm are missing. The overall dimensions measure 132 x 48 x 30 cm.

Louis Gossin (1846-1928)

The French sculptor was a student of Mathurin Moreau and together with his brother Etienne Gossin (died in 1900), who was also a sculptor, he ran a workshop for the production of terracotta statues. Gossin also created a variety of statues, statuettes and groups in marble, bronze, stone, plaster and occasionally in cast iron. He particularly focused on genre scenes or mythological and allegorical subjects. In 1882, Gossin received a 3rd class medal, in 1886 this was followed by the 2nd class medal. His works have for example been exhibited at the Salon de Paris and today they can for instance be seen in Toulouse at the Musée des Augustins. (nlu)

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