French Art Nouveau Vintage Emmanuel Villanis Music Lessons Boy Girl Statue. Emmanuel Villanis vintage French art is a great way to add a touch of timeless French elegance to your home! This unique, detailed collection of boy and girl statues will make a stunning addition to any room with its matte chalkwear finish. It’s the perfect place to display memories, soon becoming a beloved heirloom piece you can pass down for generations. The music lessons adorning the surface gives it one final touch of classical sophistication. Emmanuel Villanis Vintage French Art is the perfect choice for those looking for something more special than what’s ordinarily available! Vintage Circa Late 19th Century. These 2 statues or bookends are of a boy playing a flute and the girl who is listening him playing covering her ears. The both are signed by E. Both have original paint. In very nice condition with light chipping and wear especially for chalkware items of this age. Have original felt on the bottoms. Emmanuel Villanis (December 12, 1858 – August 28, 1914) was a French sculptor who was born in Lille, France. He studied at the Accademia Albertina in Turin. One of his teachers was Odoardo Tabacchi. From 1885, Villanis lived in Paris and became one of the most productive sculptors towards the end of the 19th century. His female bronze busts, cast by the Society de Bronze de Paris, were exported all over the world from Paris, particularly to the United States. Today his sculptures can be found regularly in auctions. This item was Authenticated by Famous Appraiser Dr.