Robert Wlérick (1882-1944) - Lot 175

Robert Wlérick (1882-1944) Youth 1930-1933 Small life-size bronze bust with golden-brown patina Signed "R. Wlérick" on the back of the neck Bears the founder's stamp "A. Valsuani" and the number "9/10". H. 32 cm, with architectural base in Belgian black marble H. 16.5 cm This is the retouched and enlarged head of the figure from the second half-size version of La Jeunesse, 1927. The bronze edition of this head is limited to ten copies and two artist's proofs. Related literature: Danièle Gutmann, Robert Wlérick (1882-1944), cat. exp. Paris, Musée Rodin, March 3-June 28, 1982, Mont-de-Marsan, Musée Despiau-Wlérick, July 17-September 26, 1982, Éditions Musée Rodin, 1982, model listed under cat. 47, p. 53.