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Large sculpture in patinated regula depicting a seagull at the crest of a wave, preparing to dive for a fish.
In the center is a spherical clock with a movement that does not strike (a hand is missing and the movement needs to be overhauled).
The ensemble rests on a two-tone black and very light green marble base with white and orange veins.
Base dimensions: L/W/H: 61 X 21 X 4 cms.
Signature on the terrace: I. Rochard.
Irénée Félix René Rochard was born in Villefranche sur Saône on January 16, 1906 and died in Paris on March 29, 1984.
Between the wars, he was close to other animal sculptors such as François Pompon and Edouard-Michel Sandoz.
The City of Paris purchased some of his works (in 1937-1950-1954-1965 and 1968), as did the City of New York (in 1938).
L/W/H : 76 X 36 X 50 cms.
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