Bronze sculpture polar bear | Pierre Chenet, 20th century

Patinated bronze sculpture representing a long-necked polar bear, created by Pierre Chenet (born in 1922) in the second half of the 20th century. This work expresses the strength of the polar bear with a touch of humour and vitality, characterised by the nuanced patina typical of the artist. Signed and bearing the artist's foundry mark. Pierre Chenet, a 20th-century animal sculptor, is known for his powerful and poetic bronzes, made using the lost-wax technique and enhanced with unique patinas.