Michel Bassompierre is a pivotal figure in the history of Galerie Montmartre. Born in Paris in 1948, he moved to Rouen to study at the Beaux-Arts School, where he honed his skills under the guidance of renowned sculptor René Leleu.
While teaching applied arts, Bassompierre embarked on his own sculpting journey, driven by an unyielding passion for his craft. Since then, he has played a crucial role in reviving animal sculpture, injecting fresh vitality into the art form that had waned in the post-World War II era.
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Beyond a mere revival, Michel Bassompierre’s work represents a true rejuvenation, characterized by the focus on the rounded, soft forms of animals—an approach uncommon at the time.
Spending countless hours studying the poses and behaviors of living creatures, he describes his creative process as one involving four distinct personas: the animal specialist, the anatomist, the draftsman, and the sculptor.
Together, these facets encapsulate his artistic fervor and dedication to capturing the essence of the natural world.
ARTWORKS
113 Le Dos Argenté n°7
Bronze original
43 x 47 x 25 cm
122 La Banquise n°1
Bronze original
29 x 30 x 28 cm
140 Le Dos Rond n°2
Bronze original
19 x 26 x 15 cm
133 Le Patriarche n°1
Bronze original
35 x 26 x 32 cm
114 Le Dominant n°5
Bronze original
40 x 27 x 38 cm
045 Hibernation
Bronze original
22 x 50 x 36 cm
033 Boucle d’Or n°6
Bronze original
40 x 35 x 35 cm
155 La Fratrie n°3A
Bronze original
22 x 19 x 21 cm
016 Le Cirque
Bronze original
43 x 38 x 24 cm
138 Le Jeu n°2
Bronze original
21 x 20 x 20 cm
013 Le Jeu n°3
Marbre
46 x 42 x 46 cm
176 Le Jeu n°3
Bronze original
60 x 60 x 60 cm
174 Le Miel n°5
Bronze original
80 x 69 x 54 cm
166 Le Campagnol
Bronze original
60 x 70 x 60 cm
178 L’Effluve n°1
Bronze original
34 x 39 x 17 cm
089 Le Dominant n°4
Granit
34 x 32 x 28 cm
168 Le Débardage
Bronze original
20 x 31 x 10 cm
225 Le Papillon n°1
Bronze original
14.5 x 24 x 18 cm
144 Le Dominant n°5
Bronze original
23 x 16 x 22 cm
083 Les Saumons n°4
Bronze original
25 x 31 x 13
MONUMENTAL SCULPTURES
074 Les Saumons n°1
Original
150 x 208 x 96 cm
152 Le Dos Argenté n°7
Original
200 x 160 x 145 cm
110 Le Miel n°5
Original
200 x 167 x 136 cm
119 Le Dominant n°5
Original
200 x 137 x 187 cm
149 La Banquise n°2
Original
200 x 160 x 145 cm
182 Le Miel n°3
Original
200 x 179 x 170 cm
165 La Fratrie n°3b
Original
200 x 131 x 147 cm
190 Le Patriarche n°1
Original
200 x 183 x 144 cm
191 Le Phoque n°1
Original
200 x 404 x 127 cm
