Bidspirit auction | Chimera, self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt,

Chimera, self-portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, France, 19th–20th century - Cast bronze. Dimensions: 8 × 5 × 10 cm. A small but extraordinary bronze sculpture depicting a chimera self-portrait of the celebrated French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923), an iconic figure in late 19th-century theater and the arts. The piece combines human and fantastical features in a symbolic composition that reflects the duality of beauty, strength, and creative metamorphosis. Such representations were typical of the Symbolist sensibility and the taste for the fantastic of the period. A highly rare work, it unites sculptural art with the personal myth of one of the most admired artists of her time. Provenance: private collection. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.