Mandarin Duck Bronze Sculpture by Raymond De Meester

This bronze sculpture with a nuanced green patina is an iconic work by Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck (1904-1995), a leading figure in 20th-century Belgian animalier sculpture. Titled "Mandarin Duck", the piece is distinguished by a noble and modern interpretation of wildlife.

The subject is captured in a dignified pose, its beak pointed upwards, creating a bold vertical line reaching 46.5 cm in height. The artist favors a refined stylization: the body's forms are smoothed to catch the light, while the rocky base adopts a faceted treatment, reflecting the influence of modernist movements on De Meester's work. The vibrant green patina adds organic depth and brilliance to the bronze.

Signed on the base, this piece is characteristic of the artist's mature period. Raymond de Meester, whose works grace several parks and museums in Belgium, excels in transcending naturalism to achieve aesthetic universality. This bronze represents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a large-scale piece by a master of the animalier genre.