Bring museum-level beauty into your home with this exceptionally rare, signed bronze bust by French sculptor Nicolas Mayer (1852–1929)—a master recognized for his romantic, expressive portraiture.
This exquisite work depicts a serene young woman with softly closed eyes and a gentle, knowing smile. The subject appears closely related to Mayer’s celebrated piece “Le Matin,” sharing the same unmistakable features and poetic posture.
Cast in rich, warm bronze and mounted on a substantial stone base, this sculpture commands presence and elegance. At over 65 pounds, it is a true statement work suitable for collectors of fine European art, interior designers, and admirers of Belle Époque sculpture.
Details
Artist: Nicolas Mayer (1852–1929)
Origin: Paris, France
Signature: Signed by the artist on front plate
Bust Dimensions: 15.5” H × 10” W × 6.5” D
Base Height: 6”
Overall Height: 21.5”
Weight: Over 65 lbs
Material: Solid bronze on stone base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautifully aged patina
A piece of this caliber—signed, early 20th century, and in this scale—is extraordinarily hard to find. Whether placed in a library, entry hall, study, or gallery wall, it instantly elevates the space with Old World sophistication.
Why You’ll Love It
Museum-worthy craftsmanship
Highly collectible French bronze
Monumental weight and presence
A refined and romantic subject, beautifully rendered
Ideal for European, Heritage Americana, or Ralph Lauren–inspired interiors
This is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector.
Bring museum-level beauty into your home with this exceptionally rare, signed bronze bust by French sculptor Nicolas Mayer (1852–1929)—a master recognized for his romantic, expressive portraiture.
This exquisite work depicts a serene young woman with softly closed eyes and a gentle, knowing smile. The subject appears closely related to Mayer’s celebrated piece “Le Matin,” sharing the same unmistakable features and poetic posture.
Cast in rich, warm bronze and mounted on a substantial stone base, this sculpture commands presence and elegance. At over 65 pounds, it is a true statement work suitable for collectors of fine European art, interior designers, and admirers of Belle Époque sculpture.
Details
Artist: Nicolas Mayer (1852–1929)
Origin: Paris, France
Signature: Signed by the artist on front plate
Bust Dimensions: 15.5” H × 10” W × 6.5” D
Base Height: 6”
Overall Height: 21.5”
Weight: Over 65 lbs
Material: Solid bronze on stone base
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with beautifully aged patina
A piece of this caliber—signed, early 20th century, and in this scale—is extraordinarily hard to find. Whether placed in a library, entry hall, study, or gallery wall, it instantly elevates the space with Old World sophistication.
Why You’ll Love It
Museum-worthy craftsmanship
Highly collectible French bronze
Monumental weight and presence
A refined and romantic subject, beautifully rendered
Ideal for European, Heritage Americana, or Ralph Lauren–inspired interiors
This is a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition for the discerning collector.
