The young Pradier began his studies in Geneva, and it was there that Vivant-Denon, on a mission in this city, which had for some time become a French town and capital of the department of Lake Geneva, struck by his dispositions, decided to bring him to Paris. After taking classes with the painter François Gérard (1770-1837), he entered the École des Beaux Arts in 1811 in the studio of the sculptor Frédéric Lemot (1773-1827).
While devoting himself to sculpture, he continues to paint with talent. But he is quickly one of Lemot's most brilliant students and wins the Grand Prix de Rome in 1812. He stays 5 years in Rome and forges there his own way, close to the graceful elegance of 18th century statuary.

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LOT n°66 James PRADIER James PRADIER (1790-1852) - Nyssia, femme aux cheveux longs - Catalogue Susse, 1860: "Niscia (femme aux longs cheveux)" ou "Niscia habillée" ou "Didon". Bronze à patine brun mordoré Haut : 40 cm, Long… Fiche détaillée

LOT n°67 James PRADIER James PRADIER (1790-1852) - Vénus et l'Amour, terrasse ovoïde naturaliste (1836) - Salon de 1836 (marbre), musée de l'Ermitage (Saint-Pétersbourg). Bronze ou alliage de bronze à patine brun richement… Fiche détaillée

LOT n°68 James PRADIER James PRADIER (1790-1852) - Negresse aux callebasses, variante nue, 1837 - dite aussi "Danseuse aux coloquintes" Bronze à patine brun clair richement nuancé. Haut : 45.6 cm, Long : 13 cm, Prof : 15.7… Fiche détaillée