Marcel Damboise (1903-1992) Woman pinching herself,... Lot 170

Marcel Damboise (1903-1992) Woman pinching herself, 1947-1952 Lacquered gum plaster Not signed 50 x 11.5 x 12.5 cm Provenance: Artist's studio, by descent Femme se pinçant is an elegant and rare model in the work of Marcel Damboise. Indeed, as far as we know, no bronze or marble of this sculpture is known. Only a plaster cast without arms and a preparatory drawing have been identified. Finally, the Femme se pinçant can be compared to the Femme à la toilette: they differ only in slight variations.