2786 - ROGER-BLOCHE, Paul (1865–1945)

ROGER-BLOCHE, Paul (1865–1945) Freezing Couple Patinated bronze. Signed “P. Roger-Bloche,” 2x foundry mark “Susse Freres Editeurs Paris,” with the addition “Cire perdue,” titled “Le Froid.” H 52.5 cm. 9.7 kg. A couple pressed closely together in a slightly bent posture, trying to keep each other warm amid the freezing cold. Based on the 190-cm-tall sculpture “Le Froid” by Roger-Bloche from 1901, which is now in the Musée d’Orsay. Signs of age and wear; patina worn in places. Paul Roger-Bloche: French sculptor whose artistic work was shaped by the Franco-Prussian War and World War I; he competed in the sculpture event at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum collection. Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 5:02 p.m. (CET) ROGER-BLOCHE, Paul (1865–1945) Freezing Couple Patinated bronze. Signed “P. Roger-Bloche,” 2x foundry mark “Susse Freres Editeurs Paris,” with the addition “Cire perdue,” titled “Le Froid.” H 52.5 cm. 9.7 kg. A couple pressed closely together in a slightly bent posture, trying to keep each other warm amid the freezing cold. Based on the 190 cm tall sculpture “Le Froid” by Roger-Bloche from 1901, which is now housed in the Musée d’Orsay. Signs of age and wear; patina worn off. Paul Roger-Bloche: French sculptor whose artistic work was shaped by the Franco-Prussian War and World War I; he competed in the sculpture event at the 1924 Summer Olympics. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 5:02 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.