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N°397,
Circa 2024
by Maxime Plancque
Sculpture : steel
185 x 22 x 22 cm 72.8 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
$3,363
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About the artwork
Type
Unique work
Signature
Engraved signature
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
185 x 22 x 22 cm 72.8 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Sculpture sold with steel pedestal
Dimensions of pedestal:
5 x 22 x 22 cm
2 x 8.7 x 8.7 inch
Display
The sculpture can be displayed outdoors
Tags
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: France
Sculpture in waxed forged mild steel.
2 mobile characters (can change place and orientation).
This sculpture is a masterpiece of modern abstraction, characterized by minimalist elegance and captivating expressive force. Presented on a simple square base, two slender figures rise with impressive verticality, while defying conventional norms of human proportions. These figures exude austerity and mysterious depth. The lines are clean, stretched to the extreme, and almost seem to defy gravity. This excessive elongation accentuates a feeling of lightness and fragility, in contrast to the robust material. Each figure ends in a distinct, abstract form that subtly evokes human heads, while remaining intentionally vague to invite personal interpretation. The textured finish of the metal demonstrates exceptional technical mastery, capturing light to create shadows and reflections that change throughout the day. This interaction with light brings the figures to life, adding a dynamic dimension to the work. The sculpture's minimalist approach, with its clean lines and lack of superfluous detail, draws attention to essential shapes and volumes, prompting the viewer to introspective contemplation. In short, this sculpture is a timeless work of art that combines simplicity and depth, inviting the viewer to a unique aesthetic and reflective experience. Its imposing presence and refined design make it an iconic piece of contemporary abstract art.
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Presentation
A sculptor, Maxime Plancque was born in 1958 in Rouen. He now lives in Manche where he has his own forge.
He trained as a copper-smith, it was only at the age of 40 that Maxime Plancque decided to study again and begin ironwork at Ecole de Strasbourg. He then taught this subject at Le Havre and the Parisian region. Previously, his expertise allowed him to rub shoulders with the world of art, while restoring paintings, gilding on wood or furniture.
He gradually devoted himself to sculpture. Maxime Plancque is able to make the material dance and fold iron. He's able to tame his elements and this results in mundane scenes through fire, air and water.
Couples or a group, he is able to tame his characters all along. Despite appearances, the latter are mobile on their base and therefore free to express themselves. This way, they can change places and appearances. There is an opposition between immobility and movement, between the raw material and smooth lines. With simple means and great expertise, he is able to transform the material into emotions and vice versa.
Maxime Plancque has been exhibiting since 2000 in Paris, Belgium, Luxembourg and Holland. He was rewarded twice in 2005 by European award. Since 2013, his slender beings are higher and much bigger.
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