Bronze Sculpture ‘Danse du papillon’ Attributed to Louis Chalon

This stunning silver and patinated bronze sculpture, “Danse du papillon,” is likely of dancer Loïe Fuller attributed to Louis Chalon, and features turquoise cabochons. Fuller, known for her famous fabric-throwing choreography, usually names her routines after their source of inspiration. The dancer’s bare breasts, arms, and face are silver, while her hair and costume are patinated bronze. Four lines of turquoise cabochons start small and increase in size as they approach the ends of the wing-like fabric surrounding her, mimicking the natural colors and patterns of a butterfly.