Hubert Yencesse (1900–1987)
Hubert Yencesse (1900–1987) La voltige Resin Signed and numbered “2/8” on the base H. 28 x W. 28.5 x D. 8 cm Born into an artistic family and a student at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon beginning in 1919, Hubert Yencesse met François Pompon and became his student. After winning the Blumenthal Prize in 1934, he moved to Paris and collaborated with Aristide Maillol until 1936. He received numerous public commissions throughout his career and also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
Hubert Yencesse (1900–1987) La voltige Resin Signed and numbered “2/8” on the base H. 28 x W. 28.5 x D. 8 cm Born into an artistic family and a student at the École des Beaux-Arts in Dijon beginning in 1919, Hubert Yencesse met François Pompon and became his student. After winning the Blumenthal Prize in 1934, he moved to Paris and collaborated with Aristide Maillol until 1936. He received numerous public commissions throughout his career and also taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
