G. Hauchecorne - «the Monk’s Nap»

Gaston Hauchecorne (1880-1945) - Terra-cota

Beautiful terra-cota representing a Chinese monk
Circa 1925
Signed on the base

Size:
Height: 17 cm.
Width: 11,5 cm.
Thickness: 15,5 cm.

Probably from a pair of book-ends, it can really support to stand alone…
Perfect genuine condition

Gaston Hauchecorne
Born in Le Havre (France), he started to expose in the early twenties at the «salon des Artistes Français» a few classical subjects as well a a large range of oriental figures treated with naturalism and humour.

Most of the subjects are made in natural terra-cota or in bronze en bronze with cire perdue technique by Susse editor, or sometime by Lehmann editor.

Bibliography:
Thierry Roche - Dictionnaire biographique des sculpteurs des années 1920-1930
Editions Beau Fixe, 2007

S. Richemond - Les salons des artistes coloniaux - Paris
Editions de l’amateur, 2003

Catley B. - Art-Deco & other figures
Antique collector’s club, 1977