Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004) - Lot 213

Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004) Pigeon Bronze with brown patina Signed "F/ PARPAN" under the tail Bears the founder's mark "Blanchet Fondeur". Numbered "8/8 H. 11 cm, on a circular base of Belgian black marble H. 7 cm Some patina wear, particularly on the top of the head. Provenance: Private collection, Paris; by descent Related literature: -Jean-Charles Hachet, Ferdinand Parpan : l'intuition des formes, Paris, Somogy éd. D'art, 2001, model reproduced p. 139. Through the simplification of form and movement, Ferdinand Parpan sought to convey the life and character of the animals he observed at the Vincennes zoo. Introduced to sculpture in the workshop of his father, an ornamental woodcarver, he continued his training with two master engravers, where he discovered modeling. Although living in Paris, Parpan concentrated on his work, trying to "converse with materials", and exhibited little.