1960s Mari Silvester Andriessen Impressionism Couple Bronze Sculpture

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Renowned 20th Century Dutch Sculptor Mari Silvester Andriessen Bronze Figurative Abstraction Impressionism Couple Sculpture on a Marble Base

Measurements: 12"T … Read more Renowned 20th Century Dutch Sculptor Mari Silvester Andriessen Bronze Figurative Abstraction Impressionism Couple Sculpture on a Marble Base

Measurements: 12"T x 3.5"W x 3"D (30.48cm x 8.89cm x 7.62cm)

Markings: Artist Monogram MA on Base of couple in the bronze

Weight: 6.3 lbs.

Mari Andriessen Bronze Figurative Couple Sculpture on Marble Base

Beautiful and expressive bronze figurative sculpture of a standing couple, attributed to renowned 20th-century Dutch sculptor Mari Andriessen, mounted on its original marble base.

This intimate composition depicts two elongated figures standing face to face in a quiet moment of connection. Rendered in a wonderfully modernist and impressionistic style, the sculpture reduces the human form to simplified vertical masses, softly modeled contours, and subtly abstracted features. The result is both sculptural and emotional—capturing the closeness of the pair without relying on excessive detail.

The surface has a rich brown bronze patina with beautifully varied texture and tonal depth, giving the figures a strong sense of movement, age, and artistic character. The hand-worked finish and roughened modeling enhance the sculpture’s expressive quality, while the clean geometric marble base provides a striking contrast to the organic forms above.

At 12 inches tall, this is a substantial and elegant cabinet-size bronze—ideal for display on a bookshelf, console, desk, pedestal, or tabletop. Its timeless form works beautifully in Mid-Century Modern, contemporary, minimalist, traditional, and gallery-inspired interiors.

The sculpture is marked with the artist’s monogram:

MA

and is presented on a polished white marble base that adds weight, presence, and a classic museum-like finish.

This sculpture is part of my ongoing restoration collection, created to preserve vintage decorative art and return deserving pieces to beautiful display condition.

A refined and evocative bronze sculpture—particularly appealing to collectors of European modernism, figurative bronze sculpture, and 20th-century Dutch art.

Condition: Excellent condition with no noted condition issues. The bronze presents beautifully, and new felt has been added to the base for surface protection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Any photographs showing furniture or additional décor are included only to demonstrate styling and scale. Only the sculpture is included with the purchase.

About the Artist — Mari Andriessen (1897–1979)
Mari Andriessen was one of the most important Dutch sculptors of the 20th century. Trained at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam under Jan Bronner, he became known for expressive figurative sculpture and major public monuments. His best-known works include Amsterdam’s De Dokwerker, a national symbol of Dutch resistance, as well as sculptures of Anne Frank and engineer Cornelis Lely. Andriessen’s work is admired for its ability to convey character and emotion through simplified, powerful human forms rather than excessive detail. See less