Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Nao, Circa 2016
Sculpture : plaster · 22 x 19 x 16 cm 8.7 x 7.5 x 6.3 inch
€900
900 €
One of the last works available by this artist
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Delivery to: France , € 37
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About the artwork
Type
Sculpture : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery
Signature
Artwork signed in the mold
Technique & Support
plaster with wood pedestal
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
22 x 19 x 16 cm 8.7 x 7.5 x 6.3 inch Height x Width x Depth
Dimensions of pedestal:
4 x 25 x 20 cm 1.6 x 9.8 x 7.9 inch
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Description
This captivating work of art is a Bronze Green Plaster sculpture of a seated woman, the embodiment of timeless elegance and serene presence. The figure is poised with ease, one leg folded beneath the other, her torso slightly turned, projecting a sense of movement through the subtle twisting of her body. The sculpture’s right arm is gracefully raised, her hand open, as if communicating with an unseen force or capturing a moment of inspiration. The other hand rests confidently on her hip, adding to the figure’s confident and relaxed demeanor. The face, though stylized, expresses a gentle concentration, turned toward the sky. The minute details of the finely textured hair create a striking contrast with the smooth surface of the body, highlighted by the green patina of the plaster, which gives the work a mysterious and organic depth. Placed on an oak base, the sculpture is distinguished by its contrasts of materials, juxtaposing the plaster fired in original earth and wood to emphasize the encounter between art and nature. Each curve and line transmits a visual harmony that invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the human form closely linked to a larger universe. This creation is distinguished by its ability to capture both energy and tranquility, making this work a powerful tribute to femininity and human essence.
Presentation
From 1990 to today, Gaya's artistic journey is rich and dense:
drawing course at the School of Applied Arts in Savigny sur Orge (91)
workshop of Jacques LAFAYE, painter, sculptor, philosopher and photographer
Drawing sessions with live models. Learn modeling, first raw clays
Modeling sessions at the Ateliers Libres d'Aquitaine, first terracotta
Drawing and sculpture sessions at Jacques LAFAYE's studio
A personal sculpture workshop is set up
Takes casting courses at Christiane CHAPON's workshop in Bruges (33)
First molds for parts and elastomer. First plaster casts
Takes over Jacques LAFAYE's workshop in old Bordeaux
Created an association where she gives sculpture classes and maintains drawing sessions with models
Bronze prints, Cyclopes Foundry, Mérignac (33)
Auction, Auction House in Bordeaux
“One shot challenge" series: sculptures made from sketches on models, in one go
Copy of a sculpture by Louis Delaville, “The great-grandchildren of the painter François Boucher" 18th century
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