Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004, France): "la Charogne" (1949) Original Plaster On Wood

Ferdinand PARPAN (1902-2004, France): "La charogne" (1949)

Original studio plaster on wooden base inspired by Charles Baudelaire's poem "Une Charogne" - Unique piece

(Full notice and additional photos on request)

Sculpture representing the body of a naked woman lying on her back

Signed F. PARPAN and dated 49 (1949) on the back of the arm
Countersigned in black pencil next to the signature

Dimensions of the plaster alone: H 20 cm x W 55 cm x D 29 cm
Dimensions of the wooden base: Height 3.5 cm x Width 57 cm x Depth 22 cm

Total dimensions (wooden base included): Height 23.5 cm x Width 57 cm x Depth 29 cm

Provenance: Ferdinand PARPAN's studio funds
Private collection, France

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Christophe Parpan, grandchildren of the sculptor.