Lot n° 213
Estimation :
3000 - 4000
EUR
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Result
: 4 300EUR
Maurice PROST (1894-1967) - Lot 213
Maurice PROST (1894-1967)
Black panther number 1 circa 1935
Black patina bronze
Signed M. PROST on the base
Foundry stamp Susse Fres Editrs Paris
19 x 37 x 6 cm
Bibliography :
Quoted in the 1937 Susse Frères catalog, page 11
Susse Frères, Pierre Cadet,
Édition Susse Frères, Paris, page 11
1992, page 75, fig. 197
Note: With Panthère marchant, Maurice Prost delivers a striking interpretation of animal power, captured in a movement that is both supple and controlled. The feline strides forward, low on its feet, in a concentrated, almost silent attitude, conveying all the tension and elegance of the predator on the march.
The purity of the lines and simplification of the volumes give the piece a remarkable modernity, while the dark patina of the bronze subtly catches the light, revealing the curves and musculature with finesse. This work demonstrates a successful balance between naturalism and stylization, characteristic of Prost's work.
Signed and cast by the prestigious Fonderie Susse Frères, a benchmark in French sculpture, this piece boasts impeccable craftsmanship, a guarantee of authenticity and market value.
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