Bronze Sculpture for Sale
290 Boucle d'Or n°2, Circa 2026
Sculpture : bronze · 19 x 15 x 16 cm 7.5 x 5.9 x 6.3 inch
10,000 - € 25,000
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About the artwork
Type
Sculpture : numbered and limited to 12 copies
1 copy available
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Signature
Engraved signature
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
19 x 15 x 16 cm 7.5 x 5.9 x 6.3 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This bronze sculpture explores tenderness through a dialogue between human and animal. The work of the metal emphasizes the roundness of the forms and the softness of the curves. A bear and a silhouette intertwine in a protective embrace.
The contrast between the imposing mass of the animal and the fragility of the human body creates a harmonious visual balance. The dark and deep patina accentuates the play of light on the polished surfaces.
The artist favors a stylized approach here. The lines are streamlined to focus on the essence of the gesture. This composition is part of a contemporary animalistic current where nature and man meet.
The work, created in 2026, is distinguished by its technical precision and tactile aspect. Bronze brings stability and permanence to this scene of affection. The silhouette cuddles against the suggested fur, forming a compact and organic block.
Presentation
Michel Bassompierre (1948–2026) was a French animal sculptor recognized as one of the major figures of contemporary sculpture. Born in Paris on March 22, 1948, with an artist mother and a scientist father, he developed a fascination very early on for drawing, modeling, and the animal world. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Rouen under the sculptor René Leleu, he dedicated more than fifty years of his career to exploring the representation of animals, becoming one of the last great masters of animal sculpture.
His work was distinguished by clean forms, soft curves, and a constant search for the balance between power and tenderness. Working mainly in bronze, but also in marble and alabaster, Michel Bassompierre was inspired by emblematic animals such as bears, gorillas, elephants, horses, seals, walruses, or lions. Far from a naturalist approach, he favored a contemporary interpretation of volumes, where light envelops the forms without ever breaking their harmony. His work, often close to that of François Pompon and influenced by Auguste Rodin, expressed a deep sensitivity towards the wild world and biodiversity.
Awarded numerous times, Michel Bassompierre notably received the Gold Medal of the Salon des Artistes Français (1998), the Grand Prix du Salon des Artistes Français (1990), the Grand Prix du Salon National des Artistes Animaliers (1989), the Taylor Foundation Prize (1988), the François Pompon Prize (2017), the Special Award of the Society of Animal Artists (2018), was promoted to Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (2025) and then Knight of the Legion of Honour (2026).
His sculptures were presented in numerous personal exhibitions and monumental installations in France and internationally, notably in New York with Fragile Giants on Park Avenue (2025-2026), at the Plaza Athénée in Paris (2026), at the Centro de Arte Contemporânea Graça Morais in Bragança, Portugal (2026), in Crans-Montana, Marrakech, Monaco, Brussels, Saint-Tropez, Saint-Malo, Chamonix, Le Castellet, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Beauval, or Caen. His monumental works are now integrated into numerous private collections, public spaces, museums, and foundations around the world, making him an essential reference for monumental sculpture and contemporary animal art.
Through his creations, Michel Bassompierre defended a deeply humanistic vision of nature. By simplifying forms to the essential, he revealed the nobility, serenity, and fragility of living things, inviting the viewer to take a renewed look at animal species and their preservation. His work remains an international reference for bronze sculpture, contemporary sculpture, and animal art, celebrated for its timeless elegance and emotional power.
Michel Bassompierre died on April 21, 2026, in Nantes, at the age of 78, following a malaise that led to a fall. His passing prompted many tributes from the art world and French institutions. His team and family continue to disseminate his work, which continues to shine through international exhibitions and monumental installations, perpetuating his commitment to the protection of living things and biodiversity.
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