Emmanuel Villanis (1858 Lille - 1914 Paris) Small Art Nouveau bust "Diane". Original title Bronze, patinated. Signed and titled on the base. Foundry stamp "LU 42". Villanis, one of the most important sculptors of French Art Nouveau, mostly created nuanced patinated busts of adolescent girls and young, beautiful women, to whom he dedicated almost his entire oeuvre. The often lyrical titles are usually found as artfully curved capital lettering on the base. H. 12.8 cm. Small patinated bronze bust "Diane", Signed and titled. Foundry stamp