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Walkurie Bronze and Bone by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet, 1880-1950
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| DESCRIPTION: If you seek a reminder of the 1920s age of streamlined sophistication then look no further to the bronze (and bronze and bone figures) produced through the 1920s and 1930s. Lithe, limbered, scantily draped, or fully nude beautiful young woman posed in theatrical, athletic or historical costuming found their way into the modern interiors of the aspiring upper-class homes. Among the greatest sculptresses of the period was Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet, who was born in Brussels at the end of the 19th century. She trained as a pupil of the Belgian naturalistic sculptor Jeff Lambeaux. She had exhibited her works at the Salon des Artistes Français in Paris for over 40 years. She made her debut there in 1913 and obtained mention of honor. In 1914 moreover between 1937 and 1940, her sculptures were also shown at the Salon des Indépendents. She indeed was the master artist in creating bone and bronze combination sculptures. She regularly incorporated theatrical themes personified by her dancers of the world groupings. No doubt this magnificent Colinet that we offer here was inspired by the “Ride of the Walkuries” by Richard Wagner in his great “ring” cycle. We would lean toward calling this sculpture “Walkurie,” but it is well known in the finest of art circles as (Towards the Unknown). The one we offer is in perfect condition with the usual age cracks in the bone here and there. The figure is about 19 inches high and 15 inches from the end of the horse’s tail to his snout. I understand that this figure was done in two sizes and the one we have is the big one. To call this piece rare would be wildly understating it. This is “super rare” and a highly desirable art bronze actively sought by collectors worldwide. We will give the Germanophiles a chance at it for what has to be a limited amount of time and then the consigner will probably put it at auction more than likely at Sotheby’s. This particular sculpture is so popular that you will find that several dealers offer posters depicting this rider listed as (Towards the Unknown). This poster is advertised from dealers in dozens of countries. The statue is respected and beloved, indeed, in the world of realistic art.
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