Victor Demanet (1895-1964) - Lot 152

Victor Demanet (1895-1964) L'effort Bronze with brown patina Signed "Victor Demanet" and inscribed "épreuve d'artiste 3/12". Bears the founder's stamp "BATARDY CIRE PERDUE BRUXELLES". H. 31 cm Related literature: Jules Bosmant, Quelques artistes wallons contemporains, cat. exp. Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne, January 11-February 12, 1950, Brussels, Ministère de l'Instruction publique de Belgique, 1950. A Belgian sculptor and student of Désiré Hurbin, Victor Demanet is a member of the Salon des Artistes Français. Following in the footsteps of Aimé-Jules Dalou and Constantin Meunier, his work is inspired by the theme of work, enriching the "social art" of the early 20th century.