IMPORTANT SCULPTURE "GROUP OF NINE ELEPHANTS" by José Maria - Lot 244

IMPORTANT SCULPTURE "GROUP OF NINE ELEPHANTS" by José Maria DAVID (1944–2015) Bronze with a brown patina, signed, dated “2008,” and numbered “3/8” on the base. Foundry stamp “Cire perdue Landowski” and dated “2010” on the base. Included is a photo of the work showing the raised stamp, the artist’s signature, and the blue stamp, as well as the purchase invoice dated March 12, 2010, from the artist’s studio. Provenance: Private collection Dimensions: approx. 30 x 120 x 40 cm Condition and Maintenance His love of art first led him to work as an antique dealer. But in 1986, he decided to devote himself entirely to sculpture, with animals—whether wild or domestic—as his sole subject. He masterfully captures the animals’ expressions as they are in the moment: anxiety, defense, alertness, tranquility, and tenderness. In his work, the bison leaps, the wolf lies in wait, the bull charges, the cheetah is in full flight, the owl looks surprised, the pandas are having a conversation, the camel plods along, the horse rears up, the wild cats play, and the cat lies lazily… Over the years, a substantial bestiary has taken shape, exuding strength and dynamism. His sculptures assert themselves as pure movement; they become the instrument, the vehicle for an absolute perception of mobility. This sculpture conveys an idea of movement that goes beyond the traditional notions of stability and unity. The artist prides himself on his speed of execution, being able to complete an entire sculpture in just a few hours. His style is frequently compared to that of the animal sculptor Rembrandt Bugatti.

Estimate:£19,486.12

View all items fromParis Oise EnchèresorSculptures