"Robert Delnest 'woman's Face' Bronze Portrait / Bust Sculpture 1961"
Bronze Sculpture of a Woman's Face / Bust by Robert Delnest, 1961
This remarkable
bronze bust of a woman’s face, dated
1961, is the work of
Robert Delnest, a celebrated Belgian sculptor. The piece features a
slightly golden patina and rests on its
original black Mazy marble base.
Provenance: Presented at the Itinerant Salon of Painters and Sculptors of Hainaut and featured in the Belgian art magazine Savoir et Beauté (November 1966).
Notable speculation: Could this represent "Mrs. D," one of Delnest’s famous busts?
The sculpture is in
perfect condition, a timeless testament to Delnest's mastery of form and expression.
Biography of Robert Delnest (1904-1979)
Robert Delnest, born in
Mons, Belgium, is renowned for his contributions to monumental sculpture and
stylized Art Deco design. A graduate of the
Academy of Mons, where he trained under
Léon Gobert and
Paul Dubois, Delnest developed a career blending traditional influences from
Rodin and
Meunier with modernist aesthetics.
Highlights of His Career:
Sculptural Works:
Statues and reliefs adorning major public buildings across Belgium, including:
Charleroi City Hall.
North and South stations, Brussels.
Provincial Government Headquarters, Mons.
To Our Colonial Veterans (1876-1908), bronze statue, Charleroi City Hall.
The Joyful Entry of HM the Knight King Léopold Albert, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (1968).
Medallist and Ceramist:
Gold medal for ceramics in Paris.
Group Founder:
Co-founded Art et Réalité in 1954, alongside prominent artists such as Serge Creuz and Rik Slabbinck.
International Recognition:
Exhibited widely, including Paris, Moscow, Buenos Aires, and Egypt.
Distinctions:
Honorary Diploma in Sculpture, Paris (1937).
National Sculpture Prize (1947).
Hainaut Province Prize (1952).
Gold Medal for ceramics, Paris.
Dimensions
Height: ~Bust 35 cm; Overall (with base): 45 cm.
Base material: Black Mazy marble.
Packaging and Delivery Costs
Collection: Free.
Belgium: €30.
France: €50.
Europe: €70.
Rest of the world: €150.
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