Rembrandt Bugatti’s Masterpiece
Rembrandt Bugatti’s Masterpiece
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Dimensions are height in inches and centimetres. Where items are shown on a base, this is included in the measurements.
Due to the ambiguities inherent in measuring complex three-dimensional objects, the measurements given throughout this publication are primarily to provide a sense of each sculpture’s scale. They are not intended for reference in issues of authentication etc.
ISBN 978-1-901403-32-9
Introduction
It is a great privilege to have this very special Rembrandt Bugatti sculpture here at the Sladmore. Whilst I had known about it, until it appeared on the market earlier this year, I had never seen it.
As the only sculpture Bugatti modelled comprising of three separate Panthers, coupled with the fact that there is just this one example, make it especially unique. The rather special dedication “To Mons. Hebrard, you made me the artist and the man that I am”, adds yet another dimension to its appeal.
Not exhibited publicly for over 70 years we are delighted to make this desirable sculpture the centrepiece of our exhibition, alongside a curated group of eleven other related ‘Big Cat’ sculptures.
I do hope you will have a chance to visit.
Edward Horswell
October 2024
LIST OF EXHIBITS
1. Lioness Yawning, 1903.
2. Lioness Eating, 1903.
3. Panther Grooming, 1904.
4. Small Panther at Rest, 1904.
5. Three Panthers, 1905.
6. Growling Panther, 1907.
7. Atlas Lion, 1908.
8. Crouching Jaguar, 1908.
9. Nubian Lioness, 1909-1910.
10. Walking Leopard, 1911.
11. Seated Leopard, 1912.
12. Two Leopards, 1912.
Bronze,
Height: 11” (28cm), Length: 22” (55.5cm)
2. Lioness Eating, 1903
Bronze, A.A. Hébrard Fondeur, Paris.
Height: 6.5” (17cm), Length: 28” (72cm)
Bronze,
Height: 8” (21cm), Length: 13” (34cm)
Bronze,
Height: 10” (25cm), Length: 58” (147cm)
Bronze,
Height: 12.5” (32cm), Length: 23” (22.5cm)
Height: 16” (40cm), Length: 29” (73cm)
Bronze,
Height: 4” (11cm), Length: 7.5” (20cm)
9. Nubian Lioness, 1909-1910
Bronze,
Height: 16” (41cm), Length: 27” (69cm)
Bronze,
Height: 7” (19cm), Length: 5” (13cm)
Bronze,
Height: 8.5” (22cm), Length: 36” (91cm)
With thanks to the Sladmore team
Photography: Ken Adlard, New Moon Photography Theo Riviere
Design: Theo Riviere
57 Jermyn Street, St James’s, London SW1Y 6LX tel +44 (0)207 629 1144 email contact@sladmore.com website www.sladmore.com instagram.com/sladmoregallery
