Bronze Sculpture Naked Woman Bow Archer Paul Guiramand Paris School 20th Century

Bronze sculpture by Paul Guiramand* representing a naked woman, hands behind her back, a bow at her feet, from the 20th century. This sculpture is in good condition. Not signed, but model of Guiramand's Archère. Please note: slight wear from time, see photos. * Paul Guiramand (1926-2007): is a French painter and engraver. A figurative painter, sometimes close to abstraction, Paul Guiramand is one of the young painters of the Nouvelle École de Paris. He is enrolled at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris in the studio of Jean Dupas. There he will meet his future classmates, among whom we find Jean-Pierre Alaux, Joseph Archepel, Roland Guillaumel, Louis Vuillermoz, Geoffroy Dauvergne, Jacques Berland, Émile Courtin, Mickaël Compagnion, Paul Ambille, Jean Joyet and his wife Marcelle Deloron. In 1952, he won the first prize in Rome, and lived in Rome at the Villa Medici from 1953 to 1956. Upon his return from Rome, he exhibited all over the world. Interested in all techniques, in 1953 he learned engraving and lithography in Maurice Mourlot's studio. In 1960, he illustrated the works of Guillaume Apollinaire and Ernest Hemingway, then turned to mosaics. He was a member of the Society of French Painters-Gravers. Artist highly rated on Artprice. Dimensions Height 28.9 cm Base 7.8 cm x 7.9 cm Reference: 810 268 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com