After Alfred Foretay (1861-1944) Swiss, Spelter Art Nouveau Bust of a Woman. Art Nouveau spelter bust of a woman looking to the side, featuring a warm brown patina on her skin and a green-tinged, sculpted dress and hat decorated with organic floral flourishes.

Size: 11 1/2 x 7 x 8 1/4 in.

Alfred Jean Foretay was a Swiss sculptor, painter, and decorator best known for his contributions to the Art Nouveau movement. Born in Morges, Switzerland, in 1861, he studied sculpture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under the renowned sculptor Alexandre Falguière and exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français. Foretay earned an honorable mention in 1891 and a gold medal in 1904, establishing a reputation for elegant sculptures, decorative architectural works, and expressive busts inspired by classical, mythological, and Orientalist themes. His works, often executed in bronze, terracotta, and mixed materials, are distinguished by their graceful forms and refined craftsmanship. In addition to sculpture, he later pursued Impressionist-style landscape painting, leaving behind a diverse artistic legacy that remains sought after by collectors and museums today.

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