301 - Joseph BERNARD (1866–1931)

Joseph BERNARD (1866–1931) Young Girl at Her Toilet, c. 1930 Bronze with black patina Small-scale version of the model exhibited at the Salon d’Automne (1912) Artist’s edition Signed and numbered Valsuani stamp Dimensions: 64.1 x 24 x 23.5 cm Note: A leading figure in the revival of French sculpture in the early 20th century, Joseph Bernard developed a unique artistic language characterized by softness, elegance, and modernity. With *Young Woman at Her Dressing Table*, whose model was exhibited at the 1912 Salon d’Automne, the artist celebrates feminine grace through clean lines and a remarkable harmony of forms. The delicacy of the gesture and the simplicity of the composition reflect the quest for balance that characterizes his work. Cast in bronze with a black patina, this artist’s edition piece—signed, numbered, and bearing the stamp of the prestigious Valsuani foundry—is of particular interest to collectors of modern sculpture, combining the quality of its craftsmanship, timeless elegance, and the historical significance of the original model.