Alfred Jean Halou, French, 1875-1939, a terracotta model of two figures, one standing, the other seated, beneath a tree, signed to the reverse A J Halou, 19cm high Note: Halou began his studies under Alexandre Falguière at the École des Beaux-Arts and continued them as a pupil of Rodin. Rodin had a lasting impact on Halou's work. He was a member of the sculptor's group known as 'la Bande à Schnegg', a term invented by the critic Louis Vauxcelles who famously also named the 'Fauves'. The group consisted mainly of sculptors who had been Rodin's studio assistants and was led by Lucien Schnegg (1864-1909). Halou exhibited in the group's first show in 1904. Halou was also a founding member of the Salon d'Automne, which was formed in 1903 in reaction to the conservative tendencies of the Paris Salon. Please refer to department for condition report