Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

Built in 1828 by Auguste Lusson, 

it ran between the Passage du Grand Cerf and Passage de l'Ancre.

 Although the passage itself is only a shadow of its former grandeur, 

it is in the process of renovation.

  

The passage opening seen here is the work of Henri Blondel 

who was also the architect of Bourse de commerce.  

The two figures (caryatids) flanking the entrance 

were carved by Aimé Millet and are allegories of Industry and Commerce.

Passage du Bourg l'Abbé

3, rue de Palestro

75002, Paris

 

 

Caryatid - la fleuriste

Caryatid

This sculpture on the premier étage appears to be arranging the garland of flowers.  

Her companion on the other side of the balcony is striking a slightly different pose.

The building was constructed in 1909 by Adolphe Cherioux 

and the two caryatids by sculptor E. Chenevière.

Many of the buildings will have a date and some additional information.  

You just have to look for that detail.

Caryatids

39, rue Saint-Sabin

75011 Paris

Église Saint-Louis des Invalides

Église Saint-Louis des Invalides

caryatid
télamon

This ornate organcase is attributed to Jules Hardouin-Mansart 

and includes two télamons supporting the massive platform of the organ pipes.

The architectural elements are quite detailed 

and the supporting right hand of the telamon appears to be real.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Louis des Invalides

Les Invalides

75007, Paris

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Décomposition et désespoir

Decay and despair

Overturned tombstones, doors ajar, unkempt grounds...


This desolate cemetery pairs well with the expression on this caryatid

(not Père Lachaise)

Palais Garnier - caryatids

Les caryatids

One of the rear entrances to Palais Garnier,

a rather ornate back door, oui?

bon weekend

Palais Garnier

Rue Scribe

75009, Paris

Caryatid III

Walking to Parc de Monceau on Avenue Hoche

I noticed two caryatids high on a building supporting the balcony of the deuxième étage. 

As is typical with the caryatids seen in Paris, the two male figures were unique.

Look carefully on the left side of the figure at the bottom.  Do you see a tail?

Now, look at his chest.  Do you see a large paw with claws?

Now, look on top of his head.  What do you see?

I did not notice the details until reviewing the photos later.

Do not forget to look up.

Caryatids, E Ricard et Le Foll,
Architectes, 1892
4, avenue Hoche
75008 Paris

Caryatids in Paris

These caryatids* are high above the street level on Rue de Provence and support the balcony of the deuxième étage.  Although this building does not have the architect's name and date of construction like my previous post, one might guess that this building was designed late 19th or early 20th century.  Well, after looking at many of these caryatids and two architecture books, one can see that this Greek influence has been felt for centuries.   The earliest known examples are seen in the treasuries of Delphi (6th century BC) and the Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens.

The caryatids are by Édouard Lormier (1847-1919) who made his debut at the Salon in 1886.  He specialized in evocative works of the Art Deco era and is best known for his figures of beautiful women in flowing drapes. (Thank you detective Malyss) 

*caryatid -A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar

73, rue de Provence
(at Rue Chassée d'antin)
75009 Paris

Bonjour, monsieur

This is only a portion of the entryway to Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris found on Rue Saint-Roch, just around the corner from Avenue de l'Opéra.  The architect's name is etched into the façade, along with the date:  Bruno Pellissier, arch't. 1917.

Remember to "look up"



Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris
45, rue Saint Roch
75001 Paris