Western European Sculpture

Juggler

    Juggler

    France, Paris

    Colinet Claire

    Bronze; casting, patination

    47.5 cm; 32.5 cm without pedestal; pedestal 15 × 50 × 25.5 cm

    Signature on the pedestal: “Cl.J R.Colinet”

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    The figure of a female juggler is captured in the middle of a performance. Her forward-leaning torso and widely extended arms create a clear sense of motion, helping to convey the complexity of the trick being performed. There are no redundant details in the composition, as the primary focus remains entirely on the plasticity of the human body, the gesture, and the expressive silhouette. The patinated bronze surface emphasizes the volume, making the transitions between forms more pronounced. This model belongs to the early period of Colinet's oeuvre and, according to archival records, was first exhibited at the Salon of French Artists in 1911.


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