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Large terracotta sculpture signed M. Bouraine* depicting a nude woman lying asleep, holding a hat beside her, countersigned LB below and dated 7.8.47 + E.H (probably an artist's proof), from the 20th century.
This sculpture is in good condition and is very decorative due to its size. Signed and dated, see photos.
Note: slight wear and soiling from age, see photos.
We are offering a second sculpture by this artist for sale on this site.
* Marcel André Bouraine (1886-1948)
was a French sculptor. He studied sculpture under Joseph-Alexandre Falguière. Captured by the Germans during the First World War, he was interned in Switzerland. Back in Paris, he exhibited at the Salon des Tuileries in 1922. After beginnings still steeped in academicism, Bouraine emerged in the 1920s as one of the most representative sculptors of Art Deco. Bouraine was a member of the Société des Artistes Français and participated in the Salon d'Automne. In 1928, he collaborated with Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, who commissioned several sculptures from him, as well as occasionally with his friend Pierre Le Faguays. He also exhibited two monumental sculptures at the 1937 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
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Dimensions
Maximum height 16 cm
Width 19 cm
Length 90.5 cm
Reference: 840 168
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