Rembrandt BUGATTI (1884-1916) - Lot 296

Rembrandt BUGATTI (1884-1916) Goose, small model Shaded brown patina bronze proof, signed on the terrace and numbered "A6" on the edge. Square foundry stamp "cire perdue A.A Hébrard" on the terrace. Antique lost-wax casting, edition of nineteen known to date. Height: 14.5 cm We thank Madame Véronique Fromanger for confirming the authenticity of this work. The condition report is available on request from the following e-mail address: contact@neo-encheres.com BIBLIOGRAPHY - Véronique Fromanger "Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpteur, répertoire monographie", Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris, 2009 and 2016 rep. p. 320 and rep. р. 359 - Exp. 1932, "Mostra individuale retrospettiva di Rembrandt Bugatti", XVI Venice Biennale - Exp. 1976, "Les Animaliers", Sladmore Gallery, London; 1993 "Rembrandt Bugatti-Felines and Figures", Sladmore Gallery, London; 2001 Galerie Univers du Bronze, Paris, 2004; "Rembrandt Bugatti", Sladmore Gallery and James Graham Sons Gallery New-York. NOTICE Rembrandt Bugatti, Italian-Belgian sculptor, is one of the greatest masters of animal sculpture of the early XXᵉ century. From an early age, Bugatti displayed a fascination for animals, spending long hours in zoos observing their movements and attitudes. This immersion enabled him to capture with exceptional precision the vitality, grace and sometimes vulnerability of the animals he depicted. His sculptures, often in bronze, are both realistic and expressive, with a modern touch that reveals his deep empathy for his subjects. Among his most famous works are depictions of wild beasts, elephants, deer and other exotic animals. Bugatti manages to infuse each piece with a unique sensibility, where every line and surface texture tells a story, going beyond mere representation. Close to Bugatti in their interest in animal art are François Pompon, whose simplified, streamlined sculptures emphasize the essential forms of animals, and Antoine-Louis Barye, famous for his powerful, dynamic depictions of wildlife. These artists, though each with their own style, shared with Bugatti the ability to bring their subjects to life, paying homage to the animal world through sculpture. Today, Bugatti's works remain among the most sought-after in wildlife art, embodying a vision of the animal kingdom that is both sensitive and masterful.