Ludovic Booz
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Ludovic Booz sculpture “Haitian b.1940 -La Marchande”

$5,000.00

Ludovic Booz
“La Marchande”
Wood Sculpture
Size: 34″ X 8″
Signed

This exceptional sculpture by Ludovic Booz (1940–2015) showcases the refined craftsmanship and emotional depth that define his greatest works. Booz’s portrayals of market women (“marchandes”) are among the most admired expressions in Haitian sculpture—celebrated for their poise, movement, and beautifully balanced forms.

Large, well-preserved wood sculptures by Booz have become increasingly rare. Many examples already reside in museum collections or private estates, and economic conditions in Haiti during the latter years of his career significantly limited production. High-quality works such as this are now considered prime collector’s pieces, embodying both artistic mastery and cultural heritage.

This sculpture is more than an artwork—it is a museum-worthy representation of Haiti’s golden era of sculptural excellence and a testament to the mastery of one of its most celebrated artists.

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Ludovic Booz was a Haitian artist who was born on June 16, 1940, in Aquin and died on February 2, 2005. Booz had a natural talent for drawing from an early age, using whatever materials he could find, including charcoal, chalk, pencil, or pen. He moved to Port-au-Prince in 1946 and enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1960, where he studied painting and sculpture.

Booz was a versatile artist, excelling in both painting and sculpture. He began his career at the Art Center, where he met Antonio Joseph and was introduced to sculpting. His sculptures, carved from squares of wood, often depicted spiral forms representing women and motherhood. Booz was the first sculptor to use beeswax to treat wood, a technique that gave his sculptures a unique texture.

In addition to his sculptures, Booz was also known for his paintings. He was considered a modern artist who “sculpted with a brush,” and his paintings often featured elongated forms borrowed from his past as a sculptor. He had an impressive command of color and was known for his use of bright, bold colors.

Booz’s talent was recognized both in Haiti and internationally. He received several special commissions, including a bronze bust of President François Duvalier for the Esso Salon, a bronze bust of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, and a bust of President Dumarsais Estimé. His artwork was exhibited in Israel, Surinam, France, and other countries.

Overall, Ludovic Booz was a highly regarded artist in the Haitian art scene. His unique artistic style, innovative techniques, and mastery of color continue to inspire and influence artists in Haiti and around the world.

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Authentic Ludovic Booz sculptures have become increasingly scarce as collectors retain his strongest works and museum acquisitions grow. This piece exemplifies the fine detail and sculptural harmony that make Booz a central figure in 20th-century Haitian art.

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Weight 50 lbs
Dimensions 40 × 12 × 14 in

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