Asian elephant on one leg, belly covered in roses. Polished-glazed bronze with oxblood patina. Chapon Foundry.
Elephant-Roses by Thierry Benenati is a sculpture that combines the imposing majesty of the elephant with the poetic delicacy of roses. This bronze work, with its golden and shiny reflections, captures attention with its harmonious balance between strength and fragility.
The elephant, suspended in an almost graceful movement, stands on a single leg, defying gravity and our perception of this giant animal. But what makes it truly unique is its belly covered in roses carved with exquisite detail. The roses, symbols of beauty and love, seem to bloom directly from the animal's skin, creating a striking fusion between the hardness of metal and the softness of flowers.
Benenati, with this creation, does not just sculpt an animal; he invites us to rethink nature itself, to see tenderness in strength, poetry in movement. Elephant-Roses is a work that moves and fascinates, reminding us that even the most powerful creatures can be adorned with the most delicate of finery.
At €34,000, this piece is more than just a sculpture; it is a jewel of contemporary art, a celebration of the union of power and grace, destined to be the focal point of any sophisticated collection.
