Sophie Verger French, b. 1953
Dans la savane / On the savannah, 2024
Bronze
13.5 x 52 x 8.5 cm
5 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 3 3/8 in
5 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 3 3/8 in
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On the Savannah by Sophie Verger is a tender and poetic ode to life, movement, and the quiet strength of family bonds. A matriarch walks through the savannah, leading her...
On the Savannah by Sophie Verger is a tender and poetic ode to life, movement, and the quiet strength of family bonds.
A matriarch walks through the savannah, leading her two baby elephants, one enthusiastic, the other a little lazy. It's just one of the many touching scenes we see in Africa, in this case “embodied” in bronze!
Three elephants move forward together — not in haste, but with a calm, grounded rhythm that feels almost meditative. The smallest gently holds onto the tail of the larger one, while the leading figure guides the way with quiet assurance. There is no drama, no force — only trust, continuity, and a deeply reassuring sense of belonging.
Sophie Verger has a rare gift: she captures not just the form of animals, but their emotional essence. Here, the textured bronze surface, alive with subtle marks and nuances, evokes the memory of earth, wind, and time. It feels as though this small procession has emerged directly from the savannah itself — carrying with it stories of protection, learning, and transmission.
What makes this sculpture so compelling is its universal resonance. It speaks of family, of guidance, of the invisible threads that connect generations. It is both deeply intimate and widely relatable — a piece that naturally finds its place in a home, not as decoration, but as a symbol of connection and continuity.
Placed on a console, a shelf, or a central piece of furniture, On the Savannah brings a warm, grounding presence. It invites a pause. A smile. A memory.
For a collector, this is a work that grows with time — not only in value, but in meaning. A sculpture that gently reminds us of what truly matters.