Constantin Meunier (1831-1905): 'L'enfant prodigue ou le fils prodigue', patinated bronze, B. Verbeyst Fondeur Bruxelles, (1895)

H 46,5 - L 42 cm

Ref.:

- Levine-Urban, 19.

- Jerome-Schotsmans, 112.

- Marjan Sterckx, 'The prodigal son revisited. male bodies and bonds in two fin de siècle sculptures by Constantin Meunier and Georges Minne', in: Thijs Dekeukeleire, Henk de Smaele and Marjan Sterckx (eds.), Male bonds in nineteenth century art, Leuven, 2021, pp. 83-100. Another example of this bearded version is part of the collection of the Waldemarsudde in Stockholm.

Condition: (UV-checked)

- The sculpture in very good condition, with the usual and minor superficial wear.