Rembrandt Bugatti "Petites antilopes goudou, deux amis" Bronze Sculpture
In ""Petites antilopes goudou, deux amis", a pair of Godou antelopes' soft, velvety faces meet in a gentle nuzzle, as they rub their noses and foreheads together in a display of affection and trust. Their large, expressive eyes remain half-closed, reflecting the calm and contentment they feel in each other's presence. The warm sunlight catches the sheen of their short, smooth coats, highlighting the subtle variations of texture of their newly grown fur. The male on the right lowers its head slightly, accommodating the smaller female antelope, creating a harmonious and intimate scene. The secondary name "Deux Amis" means two friends, signifying the pair's close friendship.
Item #: YB-21602
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1911
Dimensions: 9" height, 17.125" width, 7" depth
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: R.Bugatti, and stamped foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: Veronique Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2009, p. 321, no. 269 (another cast illustrated).
Item #: YB-21602
Artist: Rembrandt Bugatti
Country: France
Circa: 1911
Dimensions: 9" height, 17.125" width, 7" depth
Materials: Patinated Bronze
Signed: R.Bugatti, and stamped foundry mark Cire Perdue AA Hébrard
Literature: Veronique Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti sculpteur: répertoire monographique : une trajectoire foudroyante", Paris, 2009, p. 321, no. 269 (another cast illustrated).
The Goudou Antelope, a delicate and rare species, held the distinction of being the smallest antelope at the Antwerp Zoo. The antelope is a reminder that strength doesn't always come from size, but from agility and perseverance. Streaks of plasticine are applied to create texture and design in the antelope's fur, giving the work an impressionist quality. This pair of Godou Antelopes lived in an oriental-style antelope house designed by Charles Servais for the Antwerp Zoo. The zoo lent the two of these antelopes to Bugatti to work from as live models in his Paris studio.
The Goudou Antelope, a delicate and rare species, held the distinction of being the smallest antelope at the Antwerp Zoo. The antelope is a reminder that strength doesn't always come from size, but from agility and perseverance. Streaks of plasticine are applied to create texture and design in the antelope's fur, giving the work an impressionist quality. This pair of Godou Antelopes lived in an oriental-style antelope house designed by Charles Servais for the Antwerp Zoo. The zoo lent the two of these antelopes to Bugatti to work from as live models in his Paris studio.
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