{"product_id":"imposante-sculpture-en-bronze-le-travail-par-maurice-constant-1892-1970-forgeron-france-xxe-siecle","title":"Imposing Bronze Sculpture \"The Work\" by Maurice Constant (1892–1970) – Blacksmith, France, 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eThis impressive patinated bronze sculpture, titled \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\"Le Travail\" (Work)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the work of French sculptor \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eMaurice Constant\u003c\/strong\u003e (1892–1970), an artist renowned for his powerful compositions imbued with human dignity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"523\"\u003e🔨 \u003cstrong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eA tribute to strength and creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThe statue depicts a \u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"567\"\u003estanding blacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a noble and calm posture, holding his hammer near the anvil. He embodies the artisanal gesture, controlled strength, and dedication to work. Every detail of the masculine anatomy, from the loincloth to the tense muscles, is meticulously crafted, highlighting the sculptor's technical mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eHeight: 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (23.6 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eBase included\u003c\/strong\u003e, also in bronze, with a cartouche mentioning the title: \u003cem data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eLe Travail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e🖋️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eSigned \u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eMaurice Constant\u003c\/strong\u003e on the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eTitle engraved on the front of the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e🕰️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003ePeriod \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eCirca 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eHigh-quality casting with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003ebeautiful nuanced dark brown patina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eVery good overall condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eBeautiful homogeneous patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eSome slight traces of time, without altering the work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eWhy is this work unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\"\u003cem data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eLe Travail\u003c\/em\u003e\" illustrates the contained power and nobility of manual trades, through a high-quality sculpture. It will captivate academic art collectors as well as symbolism enthusiasts or decorators seeking a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003estrong, emblematic, and timeless piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eSecure worldwide shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eProfessional packaging with tracking and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Repaire des antiquites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51268326424913,"sku":"1409","price":2134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/6080\/8842\/files\/03a4eaec-907b-46ed-86a0-292868285058.png?v=1749994420","url":"https:\/\/lerepairedesantiquites.com\/en-us\/products\/imposante-sculpture-en-bronze-le-travail-par-maurice-constant-1892-1970-forgeron-france-xxe-siecle","provider":"Le Repaire des antiquites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}