Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Masque, 2026
Sculpture : ceramic · 16 x 11 x 9 cm 6.3 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch
€270
270 €
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Shipped from: France
Delivery to: France , € 19
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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 gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
16 x 11 x 9 cm 6.3 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
Dimensions of pedestal:
32 x 10 x 1 cm 12.6 x 3.9 x 0.4 inch
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Description
This captivating work features a sculpted wooden head mounted on a minimalist pedestal. The sculpture grips the viewer with its emotive expression and meticulous detail. The face, with its cracked texture, evokes the fragility of time and lends a mystical depth to the piece. The delicately drawn features of the eyes and red lips contrast with the visible fissures, creating a dialogue between past and present. The precisely sculpted hair adds dynamism to the face, reinforcing the illusion of frozen movement. Placed on a simple wooden base, the work underscores the connection between simplicity and complexity, capturing the full beauty of contemporary primitive art. This sculpture embodies a timeless beauty while revealing the artist's exceptional skill.
Presentation
Mélanie Bourget is a French sculptor, born in 1972.
Human being is the main theme is in Bourget's sculptures. Her "Raku" work is an ancient Japanese technique, to which Melanie adds a very contemporary aspect, sometimes out of sync, a mix of realism and humor.
In her sculptures, the image of the woman is often revisited, and is serious or mysterious. Bourget's head and shoulder portraits always portray women with alluring hair-styles, smiling or in a discussion with other women or the spectator, with an obvious hint of humor.
All of Melanie Bourget's work are created in ceramic, the Raku technique gives them a "broken" look, which highlights their weakness.
Human being is the main theme is in Bourget's sculptures. Her "Raku" work is an ancient Japanese technique, to which Melanie adds a very contemporary aspect, sometimes out of sync, a mix of realism and humor.
In her sculptures, the image of the woman is often revisited, and is serious or mysterious. Bourget's head and shoulder portraits always portray women with alluring hair-styles, smiling or in a discussion with other women or the spectator, with an obvious hint of humor.
All of Melanie Bourget's work are created in ceramic, the Raku technique gives them a "broken" look, which highlights their weakness.
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