Bidspirit auction | Marcel Début. Bronze Sculpture ”Robinson

Marcel Début. Bronze Sculpture ”Robinson with Dog” - Standing Robinson with Dog, France, circa 1900, Marcel Début (French, born 1865) Burnished bronze Signed MARCEL DEBUT Height: 80 cm A finely modeled bronze sculpture depicting a standing figure of Robinson, dressed in a short fur garment and holding a staff and axe, accompanied by a large dog beside him. The composition rests upon a naturalistic, rock-like base, showcasing Début’s remarkable skill in anatomical detail and texture. This work reflects the artist’s academic training and the late 19th-century French fascination with adventure and heroism.