This bronze sculpture titled "Lion de Mer" is a significant work by the Belgian artist Greta van Puyenbroeck (born 1943). Depicting the animal in a dynamic twisting posture, this piece demonstrates an in-depth exploration of the fluidity of aquatic forms and the density of volumes. The work belongs to the 20th-century animalier sculpture tradition, where streamlined lines serve to express vital energy.
The technical execution was entrusted to the Artcasting Foundry, a premier establishment for high-precision art casts. The bronze sculpture is distinguished by a rich patina, playing with contrasting highlights and dark tones that capture light in a shifting manner. The state of conservation is excellent, preserving the integrity of the surfaces and the subtlety of the sea lion's morphological details.
Presented on a natural stone base that enhances its organic character, the work bears the artist's incised signature. This piece represents a rare opportunity for a collector to acquire a work by Van Puyenbroeck that combines the rigor of metalwork with a modern naturalist sensitivity. Its harmonious dimensions allow for easy integration into a private collection.