Philippe Hiquily (1925-2013) La Célestine, 1987 Bronze with brown and grey-green patina Signed on the front Numbered on the back: "1/8 Edition of 8 + 1 E.A. + 3 H.C. Stamped by the Bocquel foundry on the back 106 x 58 x 25 cm Provenance : - Acquired directly from the artist - Private collection, France Bibliography: P. Cabanne, "Hiquily, Bronzes et mobilier", Editions de la Différence, Paris, 2005, a similar example reproduced in colour on p. 52 - Philippe Hiquily - Catalogue Raisonné, 1948-2011, Volume 1", Editions Loft, Paris, 2012, a similar copy reproduced in colour under n°436, p. 306