A powerful and minimalist bronze by Toussaint Riendeau, this signed and numbered limited edition sculpture epitomizes modernist restraint and archetypal form. Cast in bronze with a rich gold patina over darker undertones, the armless standing female figure rises from an organic, rock-like plinth, her faceless head and simplified anatomy distilled to essential volumes. The work reads at once as timeless and contemporary - a contemplative presence that bridges ancient votive statuary and modern abstraction. Across the surface, Riendeau’s tactile casting and patination create a nuanced interplay of matte and glint, with subtle rubs at the highest points that accentuate contour and silhouette under light. The underside bears the artist’s incised signature Riendeau and felt pads for stability. This is the coveted first cast in a scarce series - edition number 1 of 9 - giving the work special primacy for connoisseurs seeking early pulls within small editions. The intimate scale makes it ideal for a pedestal, console, or vitrine where lighting can graze the textured surface and emphasize the sculpture’s meditative stance and quiet authority.

Dimensions: 6 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in x 12 in tall.
Medium: Bronze with gold patina.
Edition: 1 of 9.
Signature: Incised signature Riendeau to the underside, as photographed.
Condition: Very good overall - intentional textured casting and patina with minor rub to a few high points consistent with artist finishing and careful handling - felt pads to underside for display stability.
A rare opportunity to acquire the first number from a short edition by Toussaint Riendeau - a compelling, meditative bronze that rewards close viewing and sophisticated lighting, and one that will anchor any collection of modern and contemporary sculpture.