Hubert Yencesse (1900-1987) - Lot 66

Hubert Yencesse (1900-1987) Diana on the rock Circa 1940 Bronze with brown patina Signed "HUBERT YENCESSE". Bears the founder's mark "Alexis Rudier Fondeur Paris". H. 47.5 cm, on a black Belgian marble base H. 16.9 cm Born into an artistic family and a student at the École des Beaux-arts de Dijon from 1919, Hubert Yencesse met François Pompon (1855-1933) and became his pupil. Awarded the Blumenthal Prize in 1934, he moved to Paris and worked with Aristide Maillol until 1936. He received numerous public commissions throughout his career and also taught at the Beaux-arts de Paris. Related works - Hubert Yencesse, Diane au rocher, circa 1943, bronze, signed "H. Yencesse" and numbered "A/X", H. 94 x W. 42 x D. 24 cm, Paris, Musée d'Art moderne de Paris, inv. AMS 413 ; - Hubert Yencesse, Diane au rocher, 1943, bronze, Rudier casting, H. 188 x W. 140 cm, Dijon, Musée des Beaux-Arts, inv. 3804