Art Bronze – Cycling Race Trophy, circa 1900
Attributed to Ferrand.

This bronze depicts a victorious cyclist saluting the crowd, his cap raised immediately after the race. The composition captures a sense of movement and balance, conveying both physical effort and triumph—hallmarks of sporting sculpture from the Belle Époque.

Particular care is given to the naturalistic treatment of the figure and the bicycle, whose technical details are rendered with precision. The original brown patina, well preserved and evenly toned, enhances the sculptural modeling and emphasizes the clarity of the relief.

An emblematic work celebrating sport at the turn of the twentieth century, this trophy reflects the close relationship between decorative art and cycling culture, then experiencing rapid growth, and stands as a rare example of a sculptural object commemorating athletic victory.

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