Georges Muguet (1903-1988) - Lot 157

Georges Muguet (1903-1988) The hero Bronze with brown patina Signed "G. MUGUET Titled "LE HEROS Bearing an insert "SUSSE FRERES EDITEURS PARIS", stamped "BRONZE" and inscribed "Fonte sur plâtre", inscribed in a cartouche "Les ingénieurs et le personnel du center Khouribga / A MR LAMIELLE / EN SOUVENIR AMICAL ET RESPECTUEUX". H. 87.5 cm The back of the spear is missing With athletic élan, this antique-style warrior prepares to throw his spear; his dynamic, tense attitude reflects Antoine Bourdelle's influence on his pupil Georges Muguet. Based at the Villa Boileau, Muguet took part in various Parisian salons, such as the Salon d'Automne, the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon des Artistes français, where he mainly exhibited portraits, female nude studies and Orientalist subjects. Related literature -Stéphane Richemond, Les Orientalistes, dictionnaire des sculptures, XIXème-XXème siècles, Paris, Les Editions de l'Amateur, 2008, p. 155 ; -Claire Boisseroles, Stéphane Ferrand, Transmission/Transgression. Maitres et élèves dans l'atelier: Rodin, Bourdelle, Giacometti, Richier, cat. exp. Paris, Musée Bourdelle, October 3, 2018-February 3, 2019, Paris, Paris Musées, 2018, p. 216.