Baltasar Lobo; Spanish Sculptor Known for Motherhood Pieces

Baltasar Lobo, 83, a Spanish sculptor best known for his depictions of motherhood. Lobo was born in Zamora, Spain, and settled in Paris in 1939. He was a close friend of many artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Laurens. In 1945, Lobo’s works were displayed at the Galerie Vendome alongside those of Picasso, Matisse, Leger, Utrillo and Bonnard. He was best known for a series of pieces portraying mother and child. Many are in permanent collections in Europe and Latin America. In Paris on Friday of unreported causes.