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Charles ARTUS (1897-1978)
The item was sold for 40 950 €
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Charles ARTUS (1897-1978)
The peregrine falcon
Bronze with golden patina, signed on the side of the terrace. Cast by Valsuani
28 x 10.5 x 28 cm
11 x 4 1/8 x 11 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Paris
CHARLES ARTUS
Norman sculptor, Charles Artus, a pupil of Navellier, had a classical but experienced artistic career. He made his debut at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1920 and was exhibited there regularly until 1927. His talent was recognized in 1922 with an honorable mention and rewarded with a bronze medal in 1926, allowing him to become a perpetual member. A talented animal sculptor, his works were presented at various events such as the Salon des Indépendants in 1931 and 1932 and at the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1941. Today, his work can be admired in many museums in France such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.
If his work can undeniably be compared to that of his disciple Pompon, Artus' sculpture is distinguished by a particularly authentic rendering of reality. This peregrine falcon stares at the viewer. Firmly anchored in its base with its agile legs, it seems ready to fly away. The smooth surface obtained thanks to the roundness of the modelling allows this bird to come to life. The delicate golden patina adds subtle light reflections to this bronze sculpture, making it a real jewel.
The peregrine falcon
Bronze with golden patina, signed on the side of the terrace. Cast by Valsuani
28 x 10.5 x 28 cm
11 x 4 1/8 x 11 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Paris
CHARLES ARTUS
Norman sculptor, Charles Artus, a pupil of Navellier, had a classical but experienced artistic career. He made his debut at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1920 and was exhibited there regularly until 1927. His talent was recognized in 1922 with an honorable mention and rewarded with a bronze medal in 1926, allowing him to become a perpetual member. A talented animal sculptor, his works were presented at various events such as the Salon des Indépendants in 1931 and 1932 and at the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1941. Today, his work can be admired in many museums in France such as the Museum of Modern Art in Paris.
If his work can undeniably be compared to that of his disciple Pompon, Artus' sculpture is distinguished by a particularly authentic rendering of reality. This peregrine falcon stares at the viewer. Firmly anchored in its base with its agile legs, it seems ready to fly away. The smooth surface obtained thanks to the roundness of the modelling allows this bird to come to life. The delicate golden patina adds subtle light reflections to this bronze sculpture, making it a real jewel.