Roger Bezombes - Bronze Sculpture - Saintes Marie De La Mer (20th Century)

Roger Bezombes - Bronze Sculpture - Saintes Marie De La Mer (20th Century) High relief sculpture in circular bronze with a thickness of 2 cm. On the first side, we find the inscription "Saintes Marie de La Mer" On the other side, a bull with a red eye is represented. We find the signature of the artist. Please note wear on the bronze patina, especially on one side. Visible at the Courcelles Antiquités Gallery, at 97 rue de Courcelles, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Roger BEZOMBES (1913-1994) Studied the fresco technique with Paul Baudoin who, in his youth had seen Delacroix paint the Chapel of the Saints-Anges in Saint-Sulpice. Participates in the installation of the German section (1930) at the Grand Palais where he has the opportunity to meet certain founding members of the Bauhaus. Is welcomed by Maurice Denis both at Place Furstemberg and at his home at the Prieuré in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Despite a “truant” attendance at the School of Fine Arts, was elected Grand Massier of Painters and obtained a Grand Prix de Rome in 1936. Received numerous prizes and distinctions, among others: Grand Prix National des Arts. Secretary General of the French Orientalists. Painter of the French Navy. Professor at the Jullian Academy, Full Member of Overseas Sciences. French Poster Grand Prize.