Joé Descomps - Statue

Art Deco sculpture by the famous sculptor Joe Descomps (Joseph Cormier) 1869 1950 France Paris Sculptor master goldsmith and French chisel(er) emblematic of the Art Deco periods Prestigious training among the great masters like Alexandre Falguière Regular exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Français from 1891 to 1928, gold medal and decorated with the Legion of Honor in 1929 Favorite subjects: the body of the woman and dancers in full momentum Model: Russian dancer Year: 1925 Signed on the base of the sculpture (the style of the handwriting, the cursive script and the finish attest to the authenticity of this period sculpture) No foundry mark as is very common for this sculptor since it was sold directly to art dealers Listed in the famous Bryan Catley book Polychrome sculpture, painted in cold paint, draped with a very finely chiselled face, mounted on a multicolored stepped marble with insert Very good overall condition Dimensions Height: 45 cm Length: 27 cm Width: 12 cm Weight: about 4 kilos Shipping: The package will be double-wrapped and shipped via La Poste Colissimo with insurance Good bids for this exceptional artwork and highly sought after by collectors

Estimate:£923.45

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