Sophie Verger French, b. 1953
10 5/8 x 2 x 3 1/8 in
Will be exhibited from 29 April to 3 May at SM'ART LIFE in Aix-en-provence
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Éléphant perché is a lively and poetic bronze sculpture by Sophie Verger depicting a young elephant carefully balanced at the tip of an adult elephant’s raised trunk in a playful moment of trust and exploration.
Through this improbable yet perfectly balanced composition, the sculpture captures a joyful exchange between parent and child, expressing confidence, protection and shared discovery. The upward movement of the trunk creates a strong vertical dynamic that gives the piece both elegance and sculptural tension.
Characteristic of Sophie Verger’s approach to contemporary animal sculpture, the work transforms a simple interaction into a symbolic narrative about learning, curiosity and the courage to grow supported by another.
With its expressive modelling and warm nuanced patina, Éléphant perché is particularly appreciated by collectors seeking figurative bronze sculptures combining movement, humour and emotional storytelling.