DROUOT, Edouard
DUVERNET, Georges
(Sommervoire 1859–1945)
(1870–1955)
A prolific French artist, he studied in Paris with Emile Thomas and Mathurin Moreau. Known for numerous sculptures with different subject matter including animalier works, North African figures and Indians, he became known for his classical figures. As of 1889 he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français. In 1900 he received an honorable mention at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. His sculptures were produced by several foundries including Thiébaut.
On the Track of Deer Bronze and ivory on marble base Height: 57cm. (22½in.). Length: 62cm. (24½in.) PRIVATE COLLECTION
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Dancer of the Rings Bronze and ivory on onyx base Height: 46cm. (18in.) PRIVATE COLLECTION
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