The Den of Antiquities offers you this majestic celebration of human strength and artisanal genius. Here is a monumental bronze statue by Maurice Constant (1892–1970), a French sculptor whose work pays vibrant homage to manual workers, embodying an aesthetic deeply rooted in the social realism of the 20th century. Titled "Le Travail," this striking piece, 60 cm in height, represents a standing blacksmith, firmly rooted on his legs, hammer resting on his anvil, his gaze focused, in a gesture suspended between tension and serenity. The figure evokes both effort and dignity, movement and memory, as if the artist had managed to capture in bronze the very breath of everyday heroism. The deep brown patina highlights the taut musculature, the folds of the worker's clothing, the texture of the anvil, and each detail reveals the artist's technical mastery and humanistic perspective. Maurice Constant was a figurative French sculptor active in the first half of the 20th century, influenced by the art of the Third Republic and the great animal and social sculptors of his time. Little publicized, he is nonetheless distinguished by the expressive power of his subjects: workers, artisans, farmers – all magnified in solemn, almost heroic poses. His style echoes that of Bourdelle or Jules Dalou, with attention to natural postures and humanist values. His work "Le Travail" is one of his most emblematic pieces. Technical characteristics of the sculpture: • Material: solid bronze with brown patina • Signature: engraved "Maurice Constant" on the base • Height: 60 cm (23.6 in) • Base width: approximately 20 cm (7.9 in) • Base depth: approximately 18 cm (7 in) • Weight: substantial (estimated between 7 to 10 kg) • Period: circa 1930 • Origin: France • Condition: excellent, uniform patina, no visible restoration Due to its large size and quality of casting, this statue is an exceptional collectible piece whose value is only increasing. It is the largest model at 60 cm in height. This statue is ideal for: • Collectors of French figurative bronzes • Enthusiasts of 20th-century realistic art • Decorators looking for a character piece • Galleries specializing in the art of labor and the body bronze sculpture, Maurice Constant, antique bronze, French bronze statue, Le Travail, French realist sculpture, art du travail, blacksmith, worker statue, artisan sculpture, monumental bronze, 20th-century sculpture, social art, patinated bronze, worker, decorative arts, antique statue, industrial decor, French art deco, realistic sculpture, studio decor, figurative bronze, 20th-century French sculptor, homage to workers, craft sculpture, vintage bronze, humanist sculpture Authenticity: Original Type: Sculpture Brand: Maurice CONSTANT Period: 20th century and contemporary Material: Bronze Style: 1930 Characteristics: Signed Dimension (cm): Between 51 and 70 Theme: Character Artist: Maurice CONSTANT