160 - JOUVE, Paul (1878–1973).

JOUVE, Paul (1878–1973). "Camel," a model created circa 1908–1909. Bronze proof with a nuanced golden-brown patina. Period edition cast using the lost-wax method by Valsuani. Unnumbered. Signed and bearing the foundry’s rectangular stamp on the terrace. Height: 31.5 cm—base: 18 x 14 cm History: The original plaster model was created around 1908 during the artist’s stay in Algeria. Seven unnumbered bronze proofs were cast between 1938 and 1953 using the lost-wax method at Valsuani, and two artist’s proofs were cast using the lost-wax method at Godard, numbered 1/2 and 2/2. Exhibitions: Paul Jouve Exhibition, Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp, Belgium, June 24–July 12, 1954, no. 3. Paul Jouve Exhibition, Cercle Volney, 7 rue Volney, Paris, December 13, 1955–January 5, 1956. Jouve: Asia, Africa, Bermuda, Galerie Tedesco, 21 avenue de Friedland, Paris, May 3–18, 1961. Bibliography: Félix Marcilhac, *Paul Jouve—Life and Work*, Éditions de l’Amateur, Paris, 2005; a similar piece is referenced and reproduced on pp. 56 and 344. Appraiser: MARCILHAC Firm