Mr. Michel Tardy (1939-2020) - Bronze - Nude Woman - No. 4 Of 8 Copies

A beautiful Bronze of a naked woman crouching, resting on her knees. Limited edition of 4 out of 8 copies. Signature of Mr. Michel TARDY (1939-2020) Bronze proof with brown patina signed and numbered 4/8, stamp of the founder Silva Poseidon. The dimensions are ... 24 cm in Height, 14 cm in Width, 20 cm in Depth. For a weight of more than 6 Kgrs. In perfect original and used condition. The local man, he expresses himself as a designer, painter and sculptor. It is from recycled materials that he composes his first works. President of the Society of Artists Success confirms his talent, numerous exhibitions since 1975 in Paris, in the provinces, in Amsterdam, in Ivory Coast, in Portugal, contribute to his reputation as an artist. Since 1986, the Pétridès gallery has exhibited his works alongside Vlaminck, Utrillo, Foujita, Marquet, Renoir and Dufy. Presenting numerous solo exhibitions in Paris and the Paris region, he also exhibited at the Portes Chanac galleries (Tulle, 1999) and Sédières (Clergoux, 2000). He also won five sculpture prizes in the Essonne department, from 1980 to 1988 and the medal of the Essonne General Council in 1989. At the same time, Michel Tardy regularly and passionately assumed the presidency of the Société des Artistes d'Argentat which brings together local artists. Invariably, every summer, between July 14 and August 15, he offered an eclectic exhibition to a local and tourist audience, in the hall of the old market hall, Place Delmas. Combining creations by local artists, in his image, he juxtaposes the works presented with appropriate quotes from famous personalities, in order to provoke reflection in addition to the simple gaze posed by the visitor. In 2019, the company under his presidency, inaugurated the 35th Art Fair. Very attached to Argentat-sur-Dordogne where he resided during the period from May to September, he maintained friendly contact with his many friends.