ÉTIENNE HAJDU (1907-1996) - Lot 46

ÉTIENNE HAJDU (1907-1996) Green marble, 1959 Grey-green marble sculpture H. 64 cm + base H: 2 cm PROVENANCE Galerie Lefebvre New York 1960, from family family archives. BIBLIOGRAPHY Histoire de l'art, encyclopédie Alpha des arts 149, reproduced p. 107. Juliette Lafon, Étienne Hajdu, Éditions Jannink, 2016, p. 72. Étienne Hajdu, born in 1907, was a naturalized French sculptor of Hungarian origin. He is renowned for his organic, abstract approach to sculpture, often inspired by natural forms and raw materials. His work is characterized by pure forms and polished surfaces, creating works that seem at once timeless yet deeply rooted in nature. One of his landmark works, Marbre Vert (1959), perfectly illustrates this aesthetic. Made in marble, this sculpture is distinguished by its soft lines and organic curves, evoking natural forms like water-polished pebbles. This piece reflects Hajdu's exploration of materials and form, seeking to fuse art and organic elements into a tangible, meditative harmony. Please ask for condition reports before the sale: they are not included in the listings.