Auction on
30 March 2018 - 13:30 (CEST) -
Salle 1-7 - Hôtel Drouot - 75009
You had to be on your toes to catch this "Indian runner duck" by Charles Artus. The waddler ended the race at €83,200, garnering a world record along the way (source: Artnet). The sculptor began his studies with Édouard Navellier, and continued with François Pompon, preferring the master's volume rendering method. He, too,...
Charles Artus (1897-1978), "Canard coureur indien", c. 1935, volume sculpture in bronze with brown and black patina, lost wax casting by Valsuani, 55.5 x 18.5 x 16 cm (detail).
Result: €83,200
Charles Artus (1897-1978), "Canard coureur indien", c. 1935, volume sculpture in bronze with brown and black patina, lost wax casting by Valsuani, 55.5 x 18.5 x 16 cm (detail).
Result: €83,200
You had to be on your toes to catch this "Indian runner duck" by Charles Artus. The waddler ended the race at €83,200, garnering a world record along…
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