Lot 2221

Kees Verkade (1941-2020), bronze figure of a female figure on a marble base, To the bronze a silver plaque engraved 'Manuela Beeloo', to the marble base a brass plaque engraved 'Prix de la "Dame du cirque" offert par Guy des Cars. Xeme Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo 1984'. This unique and prestigious prize was commissioned by the author Guy Augustin Marie Jean de la Pérusse des Cars (1911-1993) and presented to Manuela Beeloo by prince Albert of Monaco, both great admirers of the circus. Manuela Beeloo also won the 'Silver Clown'award in the same year for her dressage act. Provenance: acquired by the present owner from Manuela Beeloo -H. 46,5 cm including base-