102 - Attributed to Fred Brouard (1944–1999)

Attributed to Fred Brouard (1944–1999) Coffee table with sculptural base Patinated bronze, glass Inscription “Michaël No. 32” engraved on the base Top: D107 P1.2 cm Base only: H34.5 L70 P46 cm Bronze with nuanced patina, visible scratches and scuff marks Coffee table consisting of a circular, transparent glass top resting on a patinated solid bronze base. The base extends into curved, openwork branches, whose tapered ends evoke organic forms. Surfaces with golden highlights alternate with darker areas, emphasizing the relief of this sculptural composition. The transparency of the tabletop allows one to appreciate the design of the base from different angles, giving the piece the presence of a functional sculpture A French sculptor born in Caen, Fred Brouard trained at the Beaux-Arts in Rouen and later in Paris under Henri-Georges Adam. He worked notably with Alicia Penalba before developing a personal body of work combining bronze sculpture and furniture. His tables reflect this intersection of artistic exploration and domestic use.