Le Cabotin at The Petit Palais, Paris

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This is a fictional portrait of an actor in decline, captured in exquisite detail, as part of a series of works known as 'épaves (wrecks)' and 'désolés (apologies)', according to its sharp critics. The bust is paradoxically dedicated to the renowned actor Coquelin Cadet, a close friend of the talented sculptor Carriès. The exceptional quality of the bronze and the breathtaking beauty of the patine serve as evidence of an exemplary partnership between Carriès and the skilled founder Pierre Bingen, a passionate advocate for handmade lost wax craftsmanship. Jean-Joseph Marie Carriès (February 15, 1855 – July 1, 1894) was a French sculptor, ceramist, and miniaturist. Born in Lyon, Carriès was orphaned at the tender age of six and raised in a Roman Catholic orphanage. He apprenticed with a local sculptor before moving to Paris in 1874 to study at the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts under Augustin-Alexandre Dumont. He first showcased his work at the Paris Salon of 1875, and gained significant recognition for his stunning sculpted busts at the Paris Salons of 1879 and 1881. After witnessing an impressive exhibition of Japanese works at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris, he dedicated himself to creating beautiful polychrome Horror Masks. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for everyone to access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source, community-driven effort, where individuals can contribute their own unique items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to discover how they can participate.