Aimé-Jules DALOU (Paris, 1838 - 1902) Nymph and faun, also known as The Kiss Bronze with brown patina Signed 'DALOU' on the rock at the back Created between 1890 and 1894; published by Hébrard from 1902 onwards Bears the founder's stamp 'CIRE PERDUE A.A. HEBRARD' and is numbered '(D2)'. Height: 42 cm Nymph and Faun, also called The Kiss, bronze, signed, by A.-J. Dalou H. 16.53 in. Bibliography: related : Amélie Simier, Jules Dalou, le sculpteur de la République, cat. exp. Paris, Petit Palais, 18 April-13 July 2013, Paris, Paris Musées, 2013, pp. 426-427, model referenced under no. 350 Related work : Aimé-Jules Dalou, Nymph and faun, also known as Le Baiser, between 1890 and 1894, patinated plaster, size: 42 x 22 x 18.5 cm, Paris, Petit Palais, inv. PPS00334 This group depicting a faun embracing a nymph is part of Dalou's body of work based on mythological figures. Probably produced in the final years of the sculptor's career, these studies and statuettes were intended for the private market. The model in our group was bought around 1890 by the jeweller and collector Henri Vever (1854-1942). Aimé-Jules DALOU (Paris, 1838 - 1902) Related work : Aimé-Jules Dalou, Nymph and faun, also known as The Kiss, between 1890 and 1894, patinated plaster, size: 42 x 22 x 18.5 cm, Paris, Petit Palais, inv. PPS00334 This group depicting a faun embracing a nymph is part of Dalou's body of work based on mythological figures. Probably produced in the final years of the sculptor's career, these studies and statuettes were intended for the private market. The model in our group was bought around 1890 by the jeweller and collector Henri Vever (1854-1942).