Important Bronze “bust Of A Man” Signed By Victor Demanet – First Half Of The 20th Century

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Important Bronze “bust Of A Man” Signed By Victor Demanet – First Half Of The 20th Century

Artist: Demanet

This large bronze by Victor Demanet is a male bust of remarkable intensity, modeled with a mastery that immediately reveals the confident hand and sculptural vision of the famous Belgian artist. The turned head exudes a profound intensity, while the contours of the face, neck, and shoulders are rendered with a precision that highlights the model’s quiet strength. This piece captures the light and accentuates the nobility of the features, lending the entire work an almost lifelike quality.

Resting on a sea-green marble base, the sculpture gains in stature and visual balance, contrasting with the mineral density of the marble and enhancing the piece’s aesthetic. The artist’s signature is engraved on the model’s right shoulder and is accompanied by the “Bronze France” foundry stamp. The work perfectly embodies Demanet’s approach to portraiture, where classical rigor blends with modern sensibility, resulting in a bust of great presence—at once powerful, understated, and deeply expressive.

Victor Demanet (1895–1964) was a Belgian sculptor and medalist. A student of Désiré Hubin, he trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Namur before establishing himself in the 1920s as a portraitist and creator of public monuments. His work, marked by the influence of Constantin Meunier and Rodin, is distinguished by its focus on the working class and by numerous official commissions, notably statues of King Albert I and Leopold II. He exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français and participated in the art competitions at the 1924, 1932, and 1936 Olympic Games.

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Period: First half of the 20th century

Very good condition
Shipping available upon quote in France and internationally

Dimensions:
Height: 34 cm
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 16 cm

Weight: 16.4 kg
Reference 642V

1 200 €

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Antiquités Lecomte - HERIC, France

Period: 20th century

Style: Rome and Antic Greece

Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bronze

Width: 47

Height: 34

Depth: 16

Reference (ID): 1794632

Availability: In stock

Important Bronze “bust Of A Man” Signed By Victor Demanet – First Half Of The 20th Century

BRONZE SCULPTURES, ROME AND ANTIC GREECE

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