La Metamorphose De Daphne - Francois Raul Larch (1862-

Elevate your fine art collection with this breathtaking Art Nouveau nude bronze sculpture, "La Sève" (The Sap), after the celebrated French master Raoul François Larche. This magnificent piece depicts the nymph Daphne at the harrowing, beautiful moment she begs the gods to transform her into a laurel tree to escape the relentless advances of Apollo. Universally admired for its fluid, organic forms, this sculpture remains a definitive symbol of the height of the Art Nouveau movement.
 
Impeccable Restoration & Patina

This casting has been meticulously and sympathetically restored to its original, luminous bronze patina. The treatment perfectly revives the deep, warm tonal variations and highlighting intended by the artist, allowing the light to dance across the smooth contours of the figure and the textured, bark-like organic elements.
 
Museum-Quality Presentation
The bronze features the cast signature of Raoul Larche and rests securely upon its original, beautifully veined marble base. Standing a majestic 56 cm tall, it possesses a commanding visual presence that anchors any luxury interior, formal lounge, or executive study.
 
Fine Art Specifications:
Title: La Sève (The Sap)
Artist: After Raoul François Larche (French, 1860–1912) 
Period Style: Art Nouveau 
Medium: Fine Cast Bronze on Original Marble Base
Restoration: Professionally restored to original bronze patina color
Dimensions: 56 cm (Height including base)
Condition: Glorious antique condition with crisp casting lines and flawless structural integrity.