Mid XX century artwork made bust terracotta resin by Jean Marie


Artwork male bust / box on marble foot by sculptor Jean Marie


€ 450

1950-1970 Leuven Belgium 

A unique piece of mid century art by painter, sculptor and designer Louis Smeyers (1923-2009), who signed with Jean Marie. His work has won multiple prices and is internationally collected. Signed on the lower back. 

This terracotta and resin bust with bronze polychrome stands on a black marble foot and the crown of the head lifts of to reveil an open space for visiting carts. It was a bespoke piece made for a gallery and was used as such. 
In good order. 
 

Dim: 34 x 21 cm / weight: ca 7 kg 

Artist:
Artist Louis Smeyers alias Jean Marie (1923-2009)
Material:
Terracotta and resin
Origin:
Leuven Belgium
Era:
1950-1970
Condition:
Good

Height:
34 cm
Width:
21 cm