Irenee Rochard. Bronze sea bird in flight over waves. At 68 cms high and 73 cms wide this model is much larger than his usual work and signed in the cast. It is 32 cms deep. This piece will make an excellent focal point in any home or office.Condition: ExcellentIr�n�e Rochard was born in Villefrance-sur-Sa�ne on 16 January 1906. In 1924 he moved to Paris to study Decorative Arts, with Serge Zelikson and Ren� Dubois amongst others. Upon leaving the �cole des Beaux Arts he presented his first important work, a panther in �grandeur nature�. He was a friend of Fran�ois Pompon and an admirer of �douard Marcel Sandoz, and between the wars he frequently met with the circle of Animalier sculptors practicing at the time. His work oscillated between marked stylisation and a more naturalist style. He exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Fran�ais, becoming a member in 1938. He received a medal of honour from the society in 1980 and many other awards during his lifetime. For the most part his oeuvre was Animalier; in paying homage to the animal kingdom, he depicted hundreds of animals. The city councils of Paris and New York purchased a number of his works, but Rochard himself remained in Paris until his death on 29 March 1984.To order now please email taishofineart@gmail.com for online payment details. We pay packing, carriage and insurance within UK.Carriage and insurance is included on most items within UK and Mainland Europe. There may be exceptions such as bulky, heavy objects or framed pictures. Elsewhere please inquire about carriage costs.We have been collecting and dealing in high quality antiques for many years. Particularly Japanese Art and antique Jewellery. Buy with confidence. We always want you to enjoy your purchase. We will accept returns if if items are not as described or arrive damaged. All we ask is that you pay the return carriage costs.We do have a shop in Swanage, Dorset. You may view any item there but please mak...