Jaume Otero

JAUME OTERO I CAMPS (Mahón, 1888 – Barcelona, 1945).
"Figure."
Plaster.
Measurements: 65 x 48 x 34 cm.

Jaume Otero I Camps was one of the leading Catalan sculptors of the 20th century. He studied in Barcelona, Paris, and Brussels and spent time in several countries to further his training, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Italy. His elegant Modernist works are heavily influenced by his international travels and, in particular, by French Art Deco. Otero was also influenced by Albert Bartholomé, with whom he worked in Paris from 1911 to 1914. His works often tend toward stylization, seeking to accentuate the femininity of his figures. Another characteristic of his work is its decorative nature, evident in the meticulous attention to detail—such as drapery and reliefs—which brings it closer to Art Deco.
Otero’s most famous work is the monumental fountain in Plaça de Catalunya, in the center of Barcelona, where he created several sculptures as part of the public art installation in the square for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
The Hébrard foundry was founded by Adrien-Aurélien Hébrard in 1902. The workshop was located at 73 Avenue de Versailles in Paris, and the gallery at 8 Rue Royale. Bronze enthusiasts appreciate Hébrard for the quality and subtlety of its platinum finish. Hébrard collaborated with the greatest sculptors of the 19th century, including Edgar Degas, Joseph Bernard, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, and Jules Dalou. The workshop closed upon the death of its founder in 1934.