Victor Demanet (1895-1964) Les Haleurs Bronze with light brown patina Signed "Victor Demanet" on the terrace Bears the founder's stamp "Cire Perdue BL (?) Paris" H : 9 cm and terrace 25 x 8 cm Belgian sculptor, pupil of Désiré Hurbin, Victor Demanet is a member of the Salon des Artistes Français. His work is inspired, following the French Jules Dalou and the Belgian Constantin Meunier, by the theme of work, enriching the "social art" of the early twentieth century.