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Hetty Heysterartist • sculptorNijmegen 1943

biography of Hetty Heyster

Born in 1943, Hetty Heyster is best known for her animal sculptures. Out of a deep love for animals, she studies the appearances of different species. She is concerned with both the characteristic shape and the essence of the animal species. 'The energy of the animal must be felt under the skin', says the sculptor. Unnecessary detailing is therefore avoided. Hetty Heyster finds her subjects mainly in the Amsterdam zoo Artis. There are also some statues of her hand, including two large cheetahs, an armored rhinoceros and the well-known gorilla with young.


previously for salesculptures by Hetty Heyster


Hetty Heyster | Young hippopotamus, bronze, 12.0 x 9.0 cm, signed with monogram on the edge

Hetty Heyster

statue • sculptuur • previously for sale

Young hippopotamus

Hetty Heyster | sea lion, bronze, 12.0 x 20.0 cm, signed with monogram on theedge

Hetty Heyster

statue • sculptuur • previously for sale

sea lion

Hetty Heyster | Young gorilla, bronze, 14.0 x 14.5 cm, executed ca. 1991

Hetty Heyster

statue • sculptuur • previously for sale

Young gorilla


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Hetty Heyster | A  young boxer, bronze, 50.0 x 75.0 cm, executed ca. 1995

Hetty Heyster

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A young boxer


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