Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914) Javotte Small bust in bonze with brown patina Signed " E Villanis ". Titled " JAVOTTE " on the front of the pedestal Numbered on the reverse " EV.3182 ". H : 26 cm Of Italian origin, Villanis settled in 1885 in Montmartre. He mainly made bronzes in the Art Nouveau spirit, most of which were cast by Eugène Blot. He participated in the Universal Exhibition of 1889. He travels and presents his works from Milan to Chicago. He was inspired by biblical, mythological or literary figures such as Carmen, Esmeralda or Javotte