Bidspirit auction | Archer. European School. 18th Century

Archer. European School. 18th Century - Cast and patinated bronze. Measures 12 x 8 cm. A stylized male figure holds a large, taut bow, his torso facing forward and his head turned in a gesture of concentration. The open silhouette, constructed with long, taut lines, transforms the bow into a structural element that expands the composition's space. The irregular surface and greenish patina emphasize the metal's antique character and lend depth to the volumes. The anatomical synthesis and restrained expressiveness evoke an archaic interpretation of the heroic figure, suited to the 18th-century collector's taste for evocations of Antiquity. Its visual power lies in the tension between verticality, gesture, and emptiness, which transforms the small scale into a sculptural presence of remarkable intensity. 12 x 8 cm