Jérôme Massier (vallauris) «bear And Cub By 38 Cm

A substantial ceramic sculpture with a deep black glaze, depicting an adult bear with her cub in a composition that is both powerful and tender. The modeling is ample and expressive, characteristic of Jérôme Massier's work, with a subtle interplay of hollow and solid volumes that accentuates the overall sculptural presence. The black glaze, with its nuanced and almost mineral reflections, captures the light and underscores the quiet strength of the subject, while the relationship between the bear and cub lends a sensitive and narrative dimension to the work. The sculpture rests on an integrated rectangular base and is signed in relief beneath the base: J. Massier – Vallauris – France. There are a few small, old chips on the base, which have not been restored and are consistent with age and do not affect the presentation or structure of the piece. Dimensions: Height: 16 cm Length: 38 cm Depth: 12.5 cm An emblematic work of Vallauris production from the 1950s–1970s, ideal for a console, a bookcase or a display case, this sculpture combines with precision animal strength, tenderness and decorative modernity.