Bronze "Souvenir de Souchez" by R. Paris - Early 20th century

Rare bronze subject with shaded green and medallic patina, signed by the artist René Paris. This work depicts a soldier from the First World War, standing proud and dignified despite his wounds. He is wearing a helmet and military uniform, with a belt fitted with pouches. On his shoulder, he holds a rifle, while his right hand rests on a makeshift cane. Engraved on the terrace are the title "Souvenir de Souchez", the artist's signature and the seal "C.Valsuani Cire perdue". The sculpture is mounted on a rectangular base in sea-green marble. This work reflects a concern for authenticity and pays tribute to the soldiers of that era, capturing the spirit of resilience and courage of the Great War's combatants.
René Paris (1881-1970) was a French sculptor who exhibited at the Salon of 1897. He produced several works purchased by the French state or French towns, such as his group entitled "Dans les brisants", acquired by the town of Le Croisic in 1913. This work, exhibited at the Salon in 1910, was diverted from its original purpose and converted into a memorial to Hervé Rielle. His granite "Wolfdog", created in 1912 and awarded a bronze medal at the Salon des Artistes français the same year, was erected in 1928 in the Square Saint-Lambert in Paris, on the site of the former Vaugirard gasworks. René Paris also created a stone sculpture, "Le Lion mort" ("The Dead Lion") in 1922, for the 130th Division Memorial, whose location marks the extreme limit of the German advance during the assault on Verdun in the First World War.

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Period: Early 20th century
Good condition.
Delivery by quotation in France and abroad.
Dimensions :
Height : 30 cm
Width : 11 cm
Depth : 14 cm
reference : 270V

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