Richard GUINO (Renoir entourage). The woman at the mirror. Bronze. Numbered.
Richard GUINO (1890-1973)
The woman at the mirror.
Patinated bronze sculpture. Lost was process.
Signed to the bronze. Foundry mark "Valsuanis" on the top of the base and under the sculpture.
Numbered 5/7
Excellent condition.
21cm 18cm 36cm high
A similar bronze auctionned in 2019 in Germany for 8 500euros (44cm instead of 36cm but same foundry)
This bronze sculpture by Richard Guino (1890-1973) stands as a testament to a pivotal chapter in modern art history, where Impressionist painting was translated into three-dimensional form. Depicting a nude woman crouching at her toilette, the work beautifully illustrates the fusion of Catalan sculptural rigor with the luminous sensuality of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s late style. The piece embodies the aesthetic ideals dear to the master of Essoyes: full, generous volumes, a vibrant surface that catches the light like a brushstroke, and a serene celebration of femininity. The presence of the Valsuani foundry mark, renowned for its mastery of the lost-wax casting technique, ensures absolute fidelity to the artist’s original touch.
Richard Guino’s destiny is inextricably linked to the giants of the early 20th century. Trained in Barcelona and later in Paris under the mentorship of Aristide Maillol, Guino was selected in 1913 by the art dealer Ambroise Vollard to act as the "hands" for Renoir, who was then severely disabled by arthritis. In an extraordinary creative symbiosis, Guino gave physical form to the painter’s visions, sculpting masterpieces that were for decades attributed solely to Renoir. It was only after a landmark legal ruling in 1971 that his status as co-author was officially recognized by the French courts, finally restoring his own artistic legacy and highlighting his major contribution to modern sculpture.
Today, the historical and artistic significance of Richard Guino is honored by the world’s leading cultural institutions. His personal works and his collaborations with Renoir hold prominent positions in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, as well as the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg and the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. More recently, the Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud in Perpignan has paid tribute to him through major retrospectives, confirming his standing alongside the masters of Mediterranean sculpture found in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Chrysler Museum, and the Tate in London.
The woman at the mirror.
Patinated bronze sculpture. Lost was process.
Signed to the bronze. Foundry mark "Valsuanis" on the top of the base and under the sculpture.
Numbered 5/7
Excellent condition.
21cm 18cm 36cm high
A similar bronze auctionned in 2019 in Germany for 8 500euros (44cm instead of 36cm but same foundry)
This bronze sculpture by Richard Guino (1890-1973) stands as a testament to a pivotal chapter in modern art history, where Impressionist painting was translated into three-dimensional form. Depicting a nude woman crouching at her toilette, the work beautifully illustrates the fusion of Catalan sculptural rigor with the luminous sensuality of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s late style. The piece embodies the aesthetic ideals dear to the master of Essoyes: full, generous volumes, a vibrant surface that catches the light like a brushstroke, and a serene celebration of femininity. The presence of the Valsuani foundry mark, renowned for its mastery of the lost-wax casting technique, ensures absolute fidelity to the artist’s original touch.
Richard Guino’s destiny is inextricably linked to the giants of the early 20th century. Trained in Barcelona and later in Paris under the mentorship of Aristide Maillol, Guino was selected in 1913 by the art dealer Ambroise Vollard to act as the "hands" for Renoir, who was then severely disabled by arthritis. In an extraordinary creative symbiosis, Guino gave physical form to the painter’s visions, sculpting masterpieces that were for decades attributed solely to Renoir. It was only after a landmark legal ruling in 1971 that his status as co-author was officially recognized by the French courts, finally restoring his own artistic legacy and highlighting his major contribution to modern sculpture.
Today, the historical and artistic significance of Richard Guino is honored by the world’s leading cultural institutions. His personal works and his collaborations with Renoir hold prominent positions in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, as well as the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg and the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. More recently, the Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud in Perpignan has paid tribute to him through major retrospectives, confirming his standing alongside the masters of Mediterranean sculpture found in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Chrysler Museum, and the Tate in London.
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