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The Smoker. Bronze sculpture. European school. 20th century.
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465
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The Smoker. Bronze sculpture. European school. 20th century.
See original version (Spanish)
Estimate €650 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
The Smoker. Bronze sculpture. European school. 20th century.
Cast bronze. Measures 55 x 21 x 20 cm. Figurative sculpture of a seated male figure, leaning slightly forward, captured in the everyday gesture of smoking while resting a cane between his legs. The relaxed expression and the slight turn of the head convey a sense of intimacy and quiet observation. The clothing, consisting of a jacket, vest, and hat, is rendered with remarkable attention to detail, creating natural folds that enrich the modeling. The warm patina unifies the surface and enhances the technical quality of the casting. The work belongs to the genre sculpture of the early 20th century, which focused on representing scenes of everyday life with a naturalistic style and a strong expressive charge.
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About the sale
GRAND JUNE AUCTION HAUTE EPOQUE EUROPEAN AND COLONIAL FINE ART
Auction location
Auction time
06/17/2026 at 3:00 PM
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