François Pompon (1855-1933) - Sculpture, Panthère - 13 cm - Resin
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Panthère is a 2024 resin sculpture after François Pompon, issued in a posthumous edition.
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Francois Pompon (after) Panther
Resin sculpture, 2024
Posthumous edition unnumbered, signed in the mold
Finish: Black
Dimensions: 29 x 5.5 x 13
Sold in its box.
Brand new, never exhibited and never removed from its box
Sold in its original box. The item will be carefully packaged for shipping.
About François Pompon
François Pompon (1855-1933) is one of the great figures of modern French animal sculpture.
After working with, among others, Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel, he gradually develops a very personal language, based on the refinement of volumes, the softness of curves, and the removal of superfluous details.
From the early 20th century, Pompon mainly dedicates himself to animal representation. He observes animals at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and seeks less to reproduce their anatomy in every detail than to capture movement, silhouette, and essence.
His consecration comes at the Salon d’Automne of 1922, where his monumental White Bear meets with enormous success. This work has become one of the most emblematic animal sculptures of the 20th century and one of the masterpieces of the Musée d’Orsay collections.
With its smooth surfaces and its powerful, simplified forms, Pompon’s work occupies a special place in the history of modern sculpture, between Rodin’s tradition and the more radical explorations of Brancusi.
To collection with
This François Pompon sculpture may particularly interest collectors of works and editions by: Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel, Constantin Brancusi, Alberto Giacometti, Rembrandt Bugatti, Antoine-Louis Barye, Edgar Degas, Aristide Maillol, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Niki de Saint Phalle, César, Arman, Fernando Botero, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Jean‑Michel Basquiat, KAWS, Banksy, Invader, Shepard Fairey (Obey), JR, Daniel Arsham, Damien Hirst and Richard Orlinski.
Francois Pompon (after) Panther
Resin sculpture, 2024
Posthumous edition unnumbered, signed in the mold
Finish: Black
Dimensions: 29 x 5.5 x 13
Sold in its box.
Brand new, never exhibited and never removed from its box
Sold in its original box. The item will be carefully packaged for shipping.
About François Pompon
François Pompon (1855-1933) is one of the great figures of modern French animal sculpture.
After working with, among others, Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel, he gradually develops a very personal language, based on the refinement of volumes, the softness of curves, and the removal of superfluous details.
From the early 20th century, Pompon mainly dedicates himself to animal representation. He observes animals at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris and seeks less to reproduce their anatomy in every detail than to capture movement, silhouette, and essence.
His consecration comes at the Salon d’Automne of 1922, where his monumental White Bear meets with enormous success. This work has become one of the most emblematic animal sculptures of the 20th century and one of the masterpieces of the Musée d’Orsay collections.
With its smooth surfaces and its powerful, simplified forms, Pompon’s work occupies a special place in the history of modern sculpture, between Rodin’s tradition and the more radical explorations of Brancusi.
To collection with
This François Pompon sculpture may particularly interest collectors of works and editions by: Auguste Rodin, Camille Claudel, Constantin Brancusi, Alberto Giacometti, Rembrandt Bugatti, Antoine-Louis Barye, Edgar Degas, Aristide Maillol, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Niki de Saint Phalle, César, Arman, Fernando Botero, Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Jean‑Michel Basquiat, KAWS, Banksy, Invader, Shepard Fairey (Obey), JR, Daniel Arsham, Damien Hirst and Richard Orlinski.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Modern
Material
Resin
Artist
François Pompon (1855-1933)
Title of artwork
Panthère
Signature
Not signed
Edition
Posthumous edition
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
13 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
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