2 - Charles MALFRAY (1887–1940)

Charles MALFRAY (1887–1940) Bust of a Woman Bronze with brown patina, posthumous casting Monogrammed “CM,” numbered on 8 copies Stamp of the foundry: Louis Thinot Fd Paris H 16 cm Note: A major sculptor of the interwar period, Charles Malfray developed a figurative body of work characterized by the simplicity of its forms and a quest for expressive power. This delicate bust of a young nude woman reflects his sensitive approach to the human body, emphasizing the balance of volumes and the simplicity of the modeling.