A.J. Scotte – ‘Fleur des champs’, Art Nouveau bust of a girl, painted terracotta, circa 1900

A.J. Scotte – ‘Fleur des champs’: Art Nouveau bust of a girl in painted terracotta, circa 1900

A charming Art Nouveau bust of a young country girl with a green bonnet and a loosely falling cape with a button, in polychrome painted terracotta. She glances sideways with a slight smile. The base is modelled as a rough trunk with red poppies and leaves. On the front is a metal plaque with the title ‘Fleur des champs – par Scotte’ (photo 7).

The back of the base bears the signature ‘Scotte’ (photo 8), and the side an oval stamp ‘Céramique d’art’ with monogram and the model number 137 (photo 9). A.J. Scotte (France, c. 1865–1925) made many figures and busts of young country women around 1900, in spelter, bronze and terracotta. The same bust model has been offered by a European dealer as ‘Bust of a girl, A.J. Scotte, polychrome terracotta’ (49 × 35 × 21 cm).

Why we chose this piece

The little face is painted in a lifelike way, with finely worked locks of hair and clear eyes, and the green of the bonnet and cape has remained beautiful. A real piece with character from the Belle Époque.

Style and interior

Lovely on a mantelpiece, sideboard or pedestal, in an Art Nouveau, Belle Époque or classic interior, but also as a surprising accent in a calm, modern interior.

Dimensions: height 49 cm, width 38 cm, depth 23 cm
Material: terracotta, polychrome painted; metal title plaque
Artist: A.J. Scotte (France)
Signature: ‘Scotte’ on the base; title plaque ‘Fleur des champs – par Scotte’; stamp ‘Céramique d’art’ with monogram, model number 137
Period: circa 1900–1910
Origin: France
Condition: good. The paintwork is well preserved, with light wear to the protruding edges of the cape and the base. No breaks, glued repairs or restorations seen.

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