Arno BREKER (1900-1991) Study of a horse Bronze with green patina Signed "ARNO BREKER" on the terrace Height 10 cm; Terrace: Length: 8.5 cm; Width: 5 cm Related literature: - Ronald Hirlé, Joe Bodenstein, Arno Breker: sculptor, draughtsman, architect, Strasbourg, Hirlé, 2010. Provenance: Collection Jacques & Michèle GINEPRO The son of a sculptor, Arno Breker entered the Düsseldorf School of Fine Arts in 1919, then moved to Paris in 1925, where he trained with Despiau and admired the work of Maillol. After a stay in Italy, he returned to Germany in 1937. During the Occupation, an exhibition of his work was held at the Orangerie des Tuileries in 1942. Expert : Cabinet LACROIX & JEANNEST

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