Fine Museum Quality Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Panther Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck (1904 - 1995) Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, November 10, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 Location Antwerpen See more about 'Fine Museum Quality Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Panther ' Description Please first read our description or ask about the shipping cost or other questions before you do your bid !!! Thank you very much. Museum Quality Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Panther Description An absolute marvellous bronze sculpture depicting a panther sculpted by one of the best 20th century Belgian animalier sculptors there ever was; “Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck (1904 - 1995)”. Take a look at the pictures, these will tell much more than my description. This splendid and from a very high quality bronze sculpture is in very good condition whit an absolute marvellous patina. This very collectable bronze is about 12” (30cm) tall. An absolute must for animalier bronze collectors. Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck (1904 - 1995) He visited the Zoo of Antwerp, studied the animals and met there Alberic Colling (1886-1962). This other famous artist saw the quality’s from Raymond de Meester and helped him with advice and assist. His first exhibition was in 1927 in Brussels with 39 figures of animals Bronze and plaster. In 1930, he became a member from the group of artists “Le Lierre” and from the “Cercle Artistique” in Brussels. He exposed with them in different Belgian cities. His inspiration was found in the animals from the Antwerp Zoo, but also in pets and farm animals. In 1936 he exposed in Kaunas and in Canada. He also went to Oslo for an exhibition from the Belgian art. In 1946 he exposed in Rio de Janeiro and in 1946 also in Utrecht, Stockholm and Milan. Much of his pieces we can find in museums from Antwerp, Gent, Brussels, Paris, Bern, Buenos Aires and Mexico. Work from him we find in private collections from the royal family in Belgium, Norway, Italia and King Farouk from Egypt. In 1972 he was honoured with the “Conrad Chapman Prize for Sculpture”. Important information to bidders! I have received more than one e-mail from eBay winners stating that the items which they have purchased from my auctions are much more beautiful in real life than depicted in the pictures. For this auction we prefer if possible a payment with an international IBAN SWIFT bank wire. We prefer not American Express or Pay pal for this transaction because of the very high fees. Garantee All of our pieces are guaranteed always in the state as our description here above, consistent with age and normal use. If we call an item antique, we believe it is over 100 years old. If we call an item old, it is our belief that the item is older than 50 years old. The word "style" means an item is made in the manner of and is probably not of the period associated with this style. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE CLICK FOR Important messages ! Belangrijk om te weten ! Messages importants ! SHIPPING Due to the volume of items listed weekly, we have established predetermined shipping costs for all our items, there are higher than in the U.S.A., because we ship overseas. These prices are fixed according to weight or size of the package. This should be taken into consideration before bidding. All items will be very well packaged, see my feedbacks. Shipping is to be paid for by buyer. We thank you for being professional in your business dealings. Please do not bid on our items unless you have full intention of honouring your bid. The shipping and handling charges for this piece with FedeX are: $175, including a full shipping insurance. For shipping OUTSIDE the USA or CANADA please ask first shipping cost. For Belgium only secure registered kilo post $45. Pickup is also possible! Because of the high value of this piece a full shipping insurance is an absolute must and will cost $100. This will cover the complete value against lost, broken or stolen shipping’s. About INSURANCE: The responsibility for requesting insurance is the buyer's. It must be requested at time of payment and will be determined at actual cost. Careful I ship (by airmail) overseas so insurance is very expensive! Every effort is made to carefully pack and protect your purchase. Uninsured parcels are sent entirely at the risk of the buyer. Please check out my positive feedback on service and shipping. For more details or questions, please send us an e-mail or try to phone us with Skype (cesareureka). THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK View seller's other auctions Place a Bid!