René Hetzel, Bust, 1960s, Bronze

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A bronze sculpture by René Hetzel, depicting a male bust rendered in a resolutely contemporary and expressive style.

The work … Read more A bronze sculpture by René Hetzel, depicting a male bust rendered in a resolutely contemporary and expressive style.

The work is immediately distinguished by its fragmented treatment of the face, as if sliced ​​into vertical layers, creating a subtle interplay between presence and disappearance. This relief construction gives the sculpture an almost kinetic dimension depending on the viewing angle, revealing alternately the lines of the face or the interstices of the material.

The patina, with its deep nuances ranging from dark brown to golden highlights, enhances the volumes and accentuates the sculptural character of the piece. The contrast between the solid surfaces and the openings creates a strong visual tension, typical of contemporary artistic exploration.

The bust rests on a deliberately raw, solid wood base, which interacts with the bronze and reinforces the organic and authentic aspect of the whole.

Signed on the back "R. Hetzel," this work testifies to a true artist's craft, straddling the line between figuration and abstraction. This piece has an attribution mark,
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