This pair of bronze sculptures by Michel Audiard (b. 1951) exemplifies the artist’s unique ability to merge figuration with abstraction, capturing the human form in its most essential, elongated, and expressive gesture. Executed in a limited, signed, and numbered edition of only 8, these works carry both the intimacy of artisanal bronze casting and the gravitas of collectible modern sculpture.
The stylized figures, poised in dynamic equilibrium, echo a lineage that runs from Giacometti’s existential silhouettes to the lyrical refinement of French postwar sculpture. Audiard’s bronzes are not literal representations but rather distilled presences—sculptural traces of movement and fragility that resonate within contemporary and timeless interiors alike.
Presented on black bases, the contrast enhances the warm patina of the bronze, underscoring the artist’s sensitivity to material and scale. This rare edition, complete with a certificate of authenticity, positions the work as a highly desirable acquisition for discerning collectors of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture.
Measurements:
Height: 37.5 cm
Length: 21.5 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Edition:
Signed and numbered, edition of 8.
About the Artist:
Michel Audiard (b. 1951, France) is a French sculptor and designer whose practice bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expression. Known for his distinctive treatment of bronze and other noble materials, Audiard’s work explores form through both figuration and abstraction. His limited editions are widely collected across Europe and beyond, reflecting a sensibility that is simultaneously modern, poetic, and deeply rooted in the sculptural traditions of France.
This pair of bronze sculptures by Michel Audiard (b. 1951) exemplifies the artist’s unique ability to merge figuration with abstraction, capturing the human form in its most essential, elongated, and expressive gesture. Executed in a limited, signed, and numbered edition of only 8, these works carry both the intimacy of artisanal bronze casting and the gravitas of collectible modern sculpture.
The stylized figures, poised in dynamic equilibrium, echo a lineage that runs from Giacometti’s existential silhouettes to the lyrical refinement of French postwar sculpture. Audiard’s bronzes are not literal representations but rather distilled presences—sculptural traces of movement and fragility that resonate within contemporary and timeless interiors alike.
Presented on black bases, the contrast enhances the warm patina of the bronze, underscoring the artist’s sensitivity to material and scale. This rare edition, complete with a certificate of authenticity, positions the work as a highly desirable acquisition for discerning collectors of 20th- and 21st-century sculpture.
Measurements:
Height: 37.5 cm
Length: 21.5 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Edition:
Signed and numbered, edition of 8.
About the Artist:
Michel Audiard (b. 1951, France) is a French sculptor and designer whose practice bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expression. Known for his distinctive treatment of bronze and other noble materials, Audiard’s work explores form through both figuration and abstraction. His limited editions are widely collected across Europe and beyond, reflecting a sensibility that is simultaneously modern, poetic, and deeply rooted in the sculptural traditions of France.
These are antique pieces and are sold as such. Although VV does its best to highlight major flaws, minor imperfections should be expected reflecting the age and previous use of the piece.
