Artwork information

Category

Sculpture

Material

Bronze

Date

2016

Dimensions

49 cm x 52 cm x 19 cm

Signature

Signed

Proof(s) of authenticity

Sculpture sold with a certificate of authenticity issued by Claire Crétu

State of conservation

Very good

Location

Normandy, France

Description

The white rhino is the largest of all rhinos and the heaviest of all land animals, after the elephant. Today, poaching in the service of the illegal rhino horn trade essentially threatens the species.

This sculpture by Claire Crétu is a tribute to the white rhinos of Africa. This bronze sculpture was made at the Bocquel foundry located in Grainville-Ymauville in Normandy, France. The total weight of this white rhinoceros is 20 kg.

Length 52 cm, width 19 cm, height 49 cm

Provenance

Artist's studio

The artist

Sculptor

Claire Crétu

Emerging artistEmerging artist
Sculptor
Born in 1966
France

Bio

A virtuoso artist, Claire Crétu transmits through her sculptures emotions that overwhelm the spectator. Most of her animal sculptures are inspired by African animals. Through the magic of her creation, the artist succeeds in her sculptures in giving an impression of life and movement to animals, symbols of freedom. 

Her creations envelop us with serenity and tenderness by revealing in each of us our sensitive part. In today's world, where most wild animals are on the verge of extinction, her art is a touching way to make people aware of this endangered animal beauty. 

The artist based in Normandy has exhibited many times at the AnimalArt Salon in Paris and Brussels. In recent years, her works have been shown at the Deauville American Film Festival.

"No matter what one may say or try to say, the essential is beyond words. My ambition is to share an emotion, a dream, a moment... Far from the obvious, I am looking for another language." Claire Crétu

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