#93 • Marble free form abstract sculpture on round marble base by Francis Dosne

Part of Rice Collection PART II and FINAL (timed auction by Beck Estates)

High bid $925.00

Status: Sold

Category: Sculpture

Marble free form abstract sculpture on round marble base by Francis Dosne. Two convex formed white carerra marble slabs fit into green polished marble round base. Slabs can be fitted in another direction and stand on steel support. Francis Dosne (pronounced Doane) was born in Troyes, France. He started oil painting at an early age and eventually moved to stone carving, intaglio and silk screen printing. After graduating from University as a chemical engineer, he studied with the well known artist, Fernand Leger in Paris. He moved to Petropolis, Brazil and 15 years later moved to New York where he worked at the Sculpture Center School and Studios. His work has been exhibited in various galleries in New York, other US cities and Brazil. Sculpture is extremely heavy; measures 24"H x 20"diam of base