Bernard Métranve (1949) - Echec à César

The title is inspired by a chess game that the artist had made in his early days, around 1970, the year he met the sculptor César. The sculpture bears the number 1/5. 5 copies were made. Signature engraved by the artist, N° of the sculpture 1/5 (see photo) Stamp of the founder Patrick Paumelle (see photo) This magnificent and imposing bronze that expresses the wild and mysterious power of the animal is characteristic of a search for simple and clean lines, constant in the work of this artist. Bernard is a French artist born in 1949 in the French Ardennes and recognized for his magnificent bronzes, sought after by collectors around the world. Modern & Contemporary Art---