G. Hauchecorne - Le Batelier

Gaston Hauchecorne (1880-1945) - Terra-cota

The boatman signed.

Dimensions:
Height: 19 cm.
Width: 37 cm.
Depth: 20 cm.

Perfect condition

A work very representative of the work of this french sculptor.
PS: A model I’d never seen before

Gaston Hauchecorne
Born in Le Havre (France), he exhibited from the early twenties at the «salon des Artistes Français» a few classical subjects as well a a large range of oriental figures treated with naturalism and humour.

Most of the subjects are made in natural terracota or wax bronze .

Bibliography:
Thierry Roche - Dictionnaire biographique des sculpteurs des années 1920-1930
Editions Beau Fixe, 2007

S. Richemond - Les salons des artistes coloniaux - Paris
Editions de l’amateur, 2003

Catley B. - Art-Deco & other figures
Antique collector’s club, 1977