René HARVENT (1925-2004). Lot n° 30

René HARVENT (1925-2004). The beautiful Plebeian. 1952-1953. Life-size bronze, green shaded patina. The original plaster of Nora, the beautiful Plebeian was reworked in 1952-1953. From this model two bronze proofs were made and cast in one go. The model we present was chiseled by the artist himself and given a green-blue patina. The second one has a nuance: the pubic slit has been engraved. The plaster has been destroyed. The work is listed in Guy Donnay's book : René Harvent, reference OPUS 33 page 28. Height : 166 cm. Provenance : Collection of the artist, then private collection in Montpellier. René HARVENT (1925-2004). The beautiful Plebeian. 1952-1953. Levensgroot brons, genuanceerd groen patina De originele cast van Nora, la belle Plébéienne werd herwerkt in 1952-1953. Van dit model zijn twee bronzen proefdrukken gemaakt en één keer gegoten. The model we are presenting is made by the artist and is designed in a grotesque way. The second part has a difference: the frame is covered. The floor is varnished. The work is described in Guy Donnay's book: René Harvent, referentie OPUS 33 page 28. Height: 166cm. Herkomst: Verzameling van de kunstenaar, toen privécollectie uit Bergen.