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Sexy Carmen in Suspenders: An Erotic Nude Statue - Signed J. Patoue

Here is a figure midway between repose and revelation: Carmen sit atop a softly rounded cushion, one leg bent forward as though inviting the viewer’s gaze. Her suspenders—thin, taut straps of bronze—embrace her shoulders before disappearing behind her back, creating a visual tension that mirrors the playful twist of her smile. Every ripple of muscle, from the gentle swell of her breasts to the arch of her instep, testifies to Patoue’s deep understanding of the living body.

Parisian Beginnings

Jean-Philippe Patoue born 1948, in a modest apartment overlooking the Seine, just steps from the storied ateliers of Montparnasse. The son of a pianist and an art restorer, he grew up surrounded by echoes of Bach and the muted gleam of medieval icons. Long before he mastered the chisel, young Patoue traced the graceful curves of angel wings in Notre-Dame and the sinuous forms of dancers in smoky cafés. Those early impressions—steeped in both reverence and bohemian daring—would fuel a lifetime devoted to the sculpted human form.

Modeling the Muse

Within the vaulted ceilings of his Montmartre atelier, Patoue began shaping the clay original of what would become Sexy Carmen in Suspenders. Day after day, he refined her languid pose—hips tilted, arms lifting the delicate folds of her suspenders—to capture a moment charged with playful confidence. The wax maquette was ready for the lost-wax casting process at a famed Parisian foundry, each nuance of expression preserved in molten bronze.

Craftsmanship in Bronze

Patoue oversaw each cast himself, ensuring that the lost-wax technique retained the crisp edge of every fold and the subtle gradations of skin texture. The final patina, a warm chestnut brown kissed by soft gold highlights, coaxes light into the deepest crevices—along the suspenders’ edges, in the hollow beneath her ribs, and across the polished planes of her thighs. The result is a captivating study in contrasts: smooth skin against taut straps, quiet intimacy against bold erotic energy.

A Modern Icon of Desire

More than mere decoration, this piece stands as a landmark of erotic nude art, a celebration of the body’s power to enchant and provoke. As a nude statue, it invites viewers to confront their own notions of beauty and desire. Carmen’s knowing gaze, poised between amusement and invitation, transforms any space into a stage for whispered fantasies and shared glances.

 

Signed and Coveted

Each bronze bears the discreet “J. Patoue” signature carved into the base, marking it as an authentic creation of the artist. Though Patoue has cast numerous editions, this work remains among his most sought-after, appearing in private collections from Paris to New York. Its presence in a room immediately elevates the atmosphere—drawing the eye, sparking conversation, and asserting itself as a quintessential sexy statue.

A Lasting Tribute to Form and Feeling

Since its first unveiling, Sexy Carmen in Suspenders endures as a testament to Jean-Philippe Patoue’s lifelong quest: to marry classical technique with unabashed sensuality. In its bronze curves and glinting straps, we see both the echo of Gothic cathedrals and the pulse of modern nightlife. As light shifts and shadows play across her figure, Carmen remains eternal—a muse captured in metal, forever poised between grace and desire.