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Bronze sculpture ‘Olivier The Devil’ by Jef Claerhout
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Bronze sculpture ‘Olivier The Devil’ by Jef Claerhout

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A sculpture in patinated bronze of a man holding a pair of scissors in one hand,  a razor in the other and a noose around the neckIt depicts the legendary Flemish historical and folkloric figure Olivier de Neckere (c. 1434–1484)and is a smaller scale, numbered edition modeled directly after his famous public monument on the market square of Tielt, Belgium, which was unveiled on December 7, 1984, to mark the 500th anniversary of Olivier’s executionOlivier de Neckere was born in Tielt to a local barber. He eventually crossed paths with Louis of Valois (the future King Louis XI of France) and became his close friend, personal barber, and chief royal confidant. Known for his incredible cunning and political opportunism, he climbed the ranks of the French court and was officially knighted Olivier le Daim (Olivier the Deer)Following King Louis XI’s death, his political enemies swiftly turned on him; he was arrested and hanged at the infamous Montfaucon gallows in Paris on May 21, 1484Jef Claerhout (1937–2022) was a well-known Belgian visual artist and sculptorHe became particularly known for his distinctive public sculptures in bronze and brass, which are characterised by a generous dose of humour, mythology, folklore and ironyTitled on the front,  signed and numbered 43/250 on the backTotal weight of 3,1 kg Additional details: - Designer: Jef Claerhout - Period: 1980s - Dimensions: Base is 6,5 cm by 6,5 cm and 12 cm high
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CategorySculptureConditionGoodMaterialBronzeSeller locationHouthulst, BelgiumDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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