Magnificent sculpture of Tiger Marchant by Irénée Rochard (signed on the terrace)

Magnificent tiger walking by Irénée Rochard in spelter on marble base. Large format: h 24cm x l 16.5cm x l 59.5cm. The power and fluidity of the walking feline is perfectly reproduced. Splendid work. Irénée Rochard (1906-1984) is a French ornamental sculptor known for his representations of animals in the art nouveau style. Mostly working in bronze/regulates, he creates numerous figurines in marble, ceramic or wood. Rochard is fascinated by animals and creates sculptures inspired by them born from his meticulous observation. Born in 1906 in Villefranche-sur-Saône into a family of artists, he studied at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris where he met François Pompon and Edouard Marcel Sandoz. In 1938 he became a member of the Society of French Artists, winning a gold medal at the Colonial Exhibition of 1931. Many of his works were acquired by the Paris City Council and the City of New York. Rochard died in 1984 in Paris.

Ref. : QK89DG8X