Christian D'Orgeix - Cristian D'Orgeix (1927-2019) - Sculpture, Le Reine Blanche - 204 cm - Bronze - 1957

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Le Reine Blanche is a white patinated bronze sculpture by Cristian D'Orgeix (1927–2019), Italy, 1957, unsigned, 204 cm high, 50 cm wide, 50 cm deep, and 250 kg, in excellent condition.

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CHRISTIAN D'ORGEIX (Paris, 1927 – Nimes, 2019)
- Le reine blanche (1957)
Bronze sculpture with white patina. Height 204 cm. Width of the upper and lower round parts 50 cm. Unique work. Condition: excellent. Publications: Catalog published by AP (editore stampatore srl - Arturo Swartz), illustrated with a photograph on page 101.
Exhibitions: Galleria Arturo Swartz - Milan.
Artist's authenticity
Provenance: photo with a dedication from the seller to the artist.
Note: this work inspired Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke in 1968 to create figures and characters for a cult film.
I personally met the artist at the book presentation held in Milan, at Palazzo Serbelloni, C.so Venezia, 16, by Arturo Swartz on 09/28/2011.

CHRISTIAN D'ORGEIX (Paris, 1927 – Nimes, 2019)
- Le reine blanche (1957)
Bronze sculpture with white patina. Height 204 cm. Width of the upper and lower round parts 50 cm. Unique work. Condition: excellent. Publications: Catalog published by AP (editore stampatore srl - Arturo Swartz), illustrated with a photograph on page 101.
Exhibitions: Galleria Arturo Swartz - Milan.
Artist's authenticity
Provenance: photo with a dedication from the seller to the artist.
Note: this work inspired Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke in 1968 to create figures and characters for a cult film.
I personally met the artist at the book presentation held in Milan, at Palazzo Serbelloni, C.so Venezia, 16, by Arturo Swartz on 09/28/2011.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Christian D'Orgeix
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Bronze
Artist
Cristian D'Orgeix (1927-2019)
Title of artwork
Le Reine Blanche
Signature
Not signed
Year
1957
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
204 cm
Width
50 cm
Depth
50 cm
Weight
250 kg
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