JOEL ET JAN MARTEL (1896-1966)

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JOEL ET JAN MARTEL (1896-1966)
Weasel or Ermine Bronze sculpture with green patina shaded brown Signed "J.Martel" Model created in 1919 H : 17 cm W : 44 cm D : 7 cm Bibliography : - "Jöel et Jan Martel", Gallimard/Electa, Paris, 1996, for a variant with a different patina reproduced on page 128 and page 129 for a preparatory drawing highlighting the golden section in the construction layout of the figures "The preparatory drawings of the Martel's animal sculptures are based on straight lines, few in number, and circular arcs built according to the golden section rule. This ratio defining ideal proportions is the answer to the Martel's research on proportions. It will be at the heart of all their work. The Weasel we are presenting to you is considered the first convincing example of this research". Philippe Camin
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