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Bust depicting a child with an expressive face, signed “Patris” on the back.

Ernest Patris (1909–1981) was a Belgian sculptor known for his busts of children with sensitive expressions. He exhibited in New York in the 1960s, a sign of international recognition.

A sculpture in a naïve, expressive style, with pronounced features and a slight smile that brings it to life. The dark patina and roughly worked material enhance its artistic, authentic character. An original decorative piece full of charm. The base is stone. The bust is ceramic.

Height 16 cm • Length 8 cm • Width 4.5 cm
Good overall condition with a lovely period patina

Buste représentant un enfant au visage expressif, signé “Patris” au dos.

Ernest Patris (1909 – 1981) était un sculpteur belge reconnu pour ses bustes d’enfants aux expressions sensibles. Il a exposé à New York dans les années 1960, signe d’une reconnaissance internationale.


Sculpture au style naïf et expressif, avec des traits accentués et un léger sourire qui lui donne beaucoup de vie. La patine sombre et la matière travaillée de façon brute renforcent son caractère artistique et authentique. Une pièce décorative originale, pleine de charme. Le socle est en pierre. Le buste est en céramique.



Hauteur 16 cm • Longueur 8 cm • Largeur 4,5 cm
Bon état général avec belle patine d’époque




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Ernest Patris (1909-1981) - Sculpture, L'Enfant Rieur - 16 cm - Ceramic

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Ernest Patris’s signed ceramic bust L'Enfant Rieur, in Art Deco style, depicts a smiling child and has a stone base.

Ernest Patris (1909-1981) - Sculpture, L'Enfant Rieur - 16 cm - Ceramic

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Ernest Patris’s signed ceramic bust L'Enfant Rieur, in Art Deco style, depicts a smiling child and has a stone base.

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