La Metamorphose De Daphne - Francois Raul Larch (1862-1912)

An Amazing Art Nouveau Nude Bronze Sculpture by world famous Raoul Francois Larche called “ Le Seve.” from the early 1900's.
La Sève depicts Daphne at the moment she asked the Gods to turn her into a Laurel tree to resist the advances of Apollo. Admired for its organic Art Nouveau-inspired form
Signed by Raoul Larche and set on the original marble Base. She stands a majestic 56 cm including the Base and is in glorious Condition.
François-Raoul Larche (1860 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac – 1912 in Paris) was a French Art Nouveau sculptor whose work included several figures of Christ, but who may be better known for his numerous female figures, both nude and draped.