Robert Delandre (1879-1961) - Sculpture

The French sculptor Robert Delandre (1879-1961) participated in the artistic competitions of the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics in the sculpture category. ART DECO SCULPTURE ROBERT DELANDRE 1879-1957 Title: Saluting Athlete or The Victor Description: Solid bronze with nuanced brown patina, mounted on a rectangular base in green sea marble with white veins. Lost-wax bronze casting of the period. Total height: approx. 52 cm Weight: 7 kg Original fixation: through-going threaded rod under the base. Details: Presence of two original foundry vent holes at the level of the shorts. Provenance and dedication: Brass plaque added, engraved at the time: Souvenir offered by the staff of the Central Fund to their dear Secretary-General Mr. FERRA in testimonial of their affectionate sympathy 26-4-24 Piece offered by the staff of Société Générale - Caisse Centrale de Corse, in Ajaccio. Family history: found in Ajaccio. Condition: Excellent state of preservation. Original patina. No restorations, no damage. Original assembly. Bibliography: Model listed for Robert Delandre, published by the foundries Susse and Colin & Cie in the 1920s.

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