Victor HUEL (1844 - 1924). Portrait in medallion, plaster. S - Lot 227

Victor HUEL (1844 - 1924). Portrait in medallion, plaster. Signed lower right V. Huel and dated 1893. Dimensions: 36 x 30cm Jean Nicolas Victor Huel, born in Nancy on June 24, 1844 and died in the same city on August 19, 1923, was a French sculptor who was a fixture at Nancy salons, and in 1884 presented a terracotta bust and a plaster medallion. By 1900, his studio had been located in rue Bergnier for almost a quarter-century. Specializing in religious statuary, he also restored objets d'art and produced decorative sculpture, as well as bust and medallion portraits.After 1916, Huel retired from statuary and entrusted his workshop to his son, who had worked with him for several years.Victor Huel is buried in the Préville cemetery. His name was given to the former allée Chopin, a cul-de-sac located behind this necropolis. Emile Badel dedicated a book to him entitled "Victor HUEL". Source: Artlorrain.com