Univers du Bronze

Modernity will be embodied with one sculpture by F. X. Lalanne (1927-2008), a Chat in Black marble from the original edition. The unmissable François Pompon (1855-1933) will be represented with a fine selection including a rare example of the Pigeon Nicolas, an important model of the bestiary because this pigeon was Pompon’s pet. Amon other rarities for the animaliers of the 30s, a varnished terracotta Cheval Marin by Jeanne Piffard (1892-1971), a unique piece; a pair of very large Gazelle by Guido Righetti (1875-1958) (c. H. 85 cm), cast by Battaglia circa 1936. Human figures will be also there with wonderful models by Rodin (1840-1917), with an elegant group of Sirènes or Néréides, cast in 1945.
The Torse du Diadumène by Raymond Delamarre (1890-1986) is an unique large format cast by Bisceglia especially for the industrial patron from Saint Etienne in 1937 (c. H. 120cm). Except this eclectic selection, contemporary design pieces by Hubert le Gall (born in 1961), worldwide known interior and exhibition designer, who creates a cross influential and playful Oeuvre. Among these models, the last example of the impressive Éternel Printemps cabinet, a masterpiece of engineering and Japanese aesthetic; then a Branche-neige bench, joyful synthesis of Graphism with the Lesage embroidery; Sculpture with the branch and Function with the moving stools.