SEVIN, Lucile (active 1920-1940) Born in Sèvres, near Paris, she studied sculpture with François Léon Sicard. She exhibited at the Salon of the Société des Artistes français, of which she became a member, winning a bronze medal in 1932, a silver medal in 1937, and a gold medal at the Paris International Exhibition of 1937. She also exhibited at the Salon d’Automne.
Amazon Bronze, ivory and opals on onyx base Height: 25.5cm. (10in.) without spear PRIVATE COLLECTION
Sevin created many sculptures in bronze, silvered or gilt bronze, and bronze and ivory; they were edited by Etling. She also worked in glass, ceramics, and porcelain. Her opaline glass sculptures of dancers were produced for Etling by the glass works in Choisy-le-Roi. Lucile Sevin, whose work was extremely representative of the “Etling style”, became, for a time, artistic director of the firm. Her husband, sculptor Jean Théodore Delabassé, also worked with Etling.
SOSSON L. Two names are attributed to this artist. Louis: was active between 1905 and 1930 and worked with Edmond Etling Lucien: Born in Paris, he exhibited at the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français. In 1910 he had a showcase there containing an ivory bust of a child.
Cymbal Dancer Bronze and ivory on marble base Height: 28cm. (11in.) DINO MENASCHE COLLECTION
Whether it is one person with both names or two different ones remains to be discovered. He was prolific. His ivories of dancing maidens are well known.
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Dutch Boy Bronze and ivory on marble base Height: 29cm. (11½in.)
Fan Dancer Bronze and ivory on marble base Height: 26.5cm. (10½in.)
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HEBERT GOMES COLLECTION
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