• English: Powerful cubist bull sculpture in solid bronze by Pierre Chenet (circa 1970), displayed on a transparent table with Picasso and Cubism books. Rich acid patina with warm amber reflections, elegant modernist interior setting. | French: Sculpture de taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970), mise en scène sur une table transparente avec des livres Picasso et Cubisme. Belle patine à l’acide aux reflets ambrés chauds, intérieur moderniste élégant.
  • Studio view of the powerful cubist bull in solid bronze by Pierre Chenet (circa 1970). Striking geometric forms and rich acid patina with warm brown and golden reflections on a clean white background. | Vue studio du taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Formes géométriques puissantes et belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds et dorés sur fond blanc épuré.
  • Studio 3/4 rear view of the powerful cubist bull in solid bronze by Pierre Chenet (circa 1970). Dynamic pose highlighting geometric volumes and rich acid patina with warm brown, golden and copper reflections on a clean white background. | Vue studio 3/4 arrière du taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Pose dynamique mettant en valeur les volumes géométriques et la belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds, dorés et cuivrés sur fond blanc épuré.
  • Taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Formes géométriques puissantes et belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds, dorés et cuivrés sur fond blanc épuré.
  • Cubist bull in solid bronze by Pierre Chenet (circa 1970). Striking geometric forms with rich acid patina showing warm brown, golden and copper reflections on a clean white background. | Taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Formes géométriques puissantes et belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds, dorés et cuivrés sur fond blanc épuré.
  • Studio view of the powerful cubist bull in solid bronze by Pierre Chenet (circa 1970). Striking geometric forms and rich acid patina with warm brown and golden reflections on a clean white background. | Vue studio du taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Formes géométriques puissantes et belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds et dorés sur fond blanc épuré.
  • Close-up underside view of the cubist bull bronze sculpture by Pierre Chenet showing the clear signature "P. CHENET" and foundry mark, rich acid patina visible on the bronze. | Vue rapprochée de dessous du taureau cubiste en bronze par Pierre Chenet montrant la signature "P. CHENET" bien visible et le cachet de fonderie, belle patine à l’acide sur le bronze.
  • Video studio du taureau cubiste en bronze massif par Pierre Chenet (vers 1970). Formes géométriques puissantes et belle patine à l’acide aux reflets bruns profonds, dorés et cuivrés sur fond blanc épuré.
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Cubist Bronze Bull by Pierre Chenet (Circa 1970) The Modernist Heritage

Cubist Bronze Bull by Pierre Chenet (Circa 1970) The Modernist Heritage

ART-MCM-1011

€620,00
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A Dialogue with the Masters of the 20th Century

While Pierre Chenet follows in the footsteps of the great French art founders, his Cubist Bull is a vibrant homage to the plastic research of Pablo Picasso. Like the Spanish master in his decompositions of the Minotaur, Chenet rejects anecdotal detail to preserve only the structure.
Here we find the same desire to translate power through geometry: a neck that becomes a solid block, a backline that breaks into sharp planes.
Owning this bronze is a statement, a direct connection to the radical aesthetic that reshaped modern art.

A Signature Patina with Fiery Reflections

This solid bronze features the famous acid patina from the Chenet foundry. The bull's coat oscillates between a deep, almost chocolate brown and amber, golden-brown highlights that come alive under the light. This unique chromatic work gives the bronze an organic and warm dimension, an inseparable signature of the artist's expertise.

Galerie POPINCOURT's Note:

"What captivated me about this bull, beyond its impressive weight of 1.3 kg, is its clear kinship with Picasso's work. There is a quasi-mythological dimension to this outline. The acid patina, Chenet’s signature, softens the brutality of Cubism with golden-brown nuances reminiscent of Andalusian lands. This is a piece that does not merely decorate; it commands a respectful silence." "We have attached a video to this listing so you can appreciate how light plays with the bronze's cubist planes. You will notice that depending on the exposure, the bull reveals amber highlights that only Pierre Chenet's acid patina can offer."

Specifications:
Artist: Pierre Chenet
Origin: Private collection - France
Period: Art Deco - Circa 1930
Style: Streamline Moderne
Material: Lost-wax cast solid bronze
Authenticity: Signed "P. CHENET" and foundry stamp impressed under the belly
Condition: Remarkable condition, original patina perfectly preserved
Dimensions: Length 22.5 cm (8.85 inches) - Height 11 cm (4.33 inches) - Weight 1340 grams
Video: Presentation video available in the image gallery (admire the nuances of the moving patina)

Package Contents: Cubist Bronze Bull by Pierre Chenet Certificate of Authenticity

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Lifestyle visuals are creative works, carefully designed by GALERIE POPINCOURT to help you visualize the object in a setting.

Color rendering: Although we capture the true essence of each piece, shades may vary slightly depending on the lighting of the scene and your screen settings.

Accessories & Decoration: The furniture, textiles, or decorative items surrounding the product (vases, books, accent furniture, etc.) are presentation suggestions. Only the object described in the title and the text of the listing is offered for sale.

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