Sophie Verger French, b. 1953
8 1/4 x 4 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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Tickles is a tender and intimate bronze sculpture by Sophie Verger depicting a parent bear gently playing with its cub in a moment of trust and affection.
Inspired by the universal gesture of parents playfully tickling their children, the sculpture captures a scene of closeness and reassurance expressed through simple interaction and exchanged gazes. The two animals form a compact and harmonious composition that conveys warmth, protection and emotional connection.
Through its rounded modelling and soft presence, Tickles reflects Sophie Verger’s distinctive ability to translate human relationships into poetic animal narratives. The warm brown patina enhances the tactile quality of the surface and reinforces the sculpture’s sense of calm intimacy.
Both accessible and expressive, this small-scale bronze is especially appreciated by collectors of contemporary animal sculpture and makes an excellent first acquisition within a figurative bronze collection.
Exhibitions
29 April to 3 May - SM'ART LIFE, Aix-en-Provence (FR)
June 2025 - Salon Vivre COTE SUD, Aix-en-Provence (FR)
30 April to 4th May 2025 - SMART Aix-en-Provence (FR)
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