Lazlo Taubert (born 1966) Idole Extra Plate 2003 Signed,... Lot 100

Lazlo Taubert (born 1966) Idole Extra Plate 2003 Signed, dated and numbered Taubert / 2003 / 3. /5; with artist's stamp TL Bronze with light-green patina and darkened top resting on a fully cast rectangular base Getekend, gedateerd en genummerd Taubert / 2003 / 3. /5; met stempel van de kunstenaar TL Brons met lichtgroene patina en verdonkerde bovenkant, rustend op een volledig gegoten rechthoekige basis Signed, dated and numbered Taubert / 2003 / 3. /5; with the artist's stamp TL Bronze with light green patina and darkened top, resting on a fully moulded rectangular base 163,5 x 41,5 x 27,5 cm (16 1/8 in wide 10 5/8 in deep 64 3/16 in high) Footnotes: Provenance Private Collection, France Exhibition Salon d'Auteuil des Artistes français A sculptor of modern art, Taubert studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest under the master Jozsef Somoguyi from 1985 to 1990. He also taught at the same school from 1993 to 1995. Since 1991, he has received several awards, including the Ludwig Collection prize, the Herrmann-Lipot prize in 1995 and the Salon d'Automne prize in 1996. An accomplished master with the materials of bronze and marble, Taubert's powerful, emblematic sculptures have a hauntingly epic form. He draws his inspiration from archaic Greek statuary, in particular the figures Kouros and Kore (from the ancient Greek κοῦρος, kouros 'young man' and 'young girl') from the sanctuary of Apollo at Delos. The two bronze figures presented here, Le Petit and Le Grand, are part of the Idole series he created in 1993 and produced in bronze in 1999 in a limited edition of just 5. They are a marvellous reflection of ancient inspiration, and are also stylistically imbued with a neo-Egyptian influence. The proportions are authentic, highly architectural and reveal a perfect mastery of the classical and modern idiom. An artist and sculptor of international renown, his works have been widely exhibited throughout the world. His monumental commissions and highly recognisable sculptural forms have been placed in numerous private and public collections, and a museum dedicated to his work can be found in his native Hungary in Budapest (Taubert Museum). Isabelle d'Amécourt Expert - SFEP member isabelle@idamecourt.com This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR An additional percentage will be charged to buyers for lots preceded by the AR symbol corresponding to artists' resale rights under the 2006 Copyright Regulations. Please refer to the sales conditions for further details. De koper is ons een extra premie verschuldigd ter dekking van onze kosten in verband met de betaling van royalty's krachtens de Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. Zie onze algemene voorwaarden voor meer informatie. An Additional Premium will be payable to us by the Buyer to cover our Expenses relating to payment of royalties under the Artists Resale Right Regulations 2006. See our terms and conditions for further details. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com