An exquisite early 20th Century French Art Deco gilt bronze figure of a young female dancer seated upon a shawl that she is lifting either side of her. The surface decorated with enamel painted ancient Egyptian design, exhibiting excellent colour and detail. Raised on a marble base and signed Cl.J.R.Colinet ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHeight: 42 cmWidth: 56 cmDepth: 21 cm Condition: Excellent Original ConditionCirca: 1925Materials: Bronze & MarbleBook Ref: Art Deco & Other Figures by Bryan CatleyPage: 117SKU: 9176ABOUTColinetClaire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880�1950) was French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. The subject matter of her best known work was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style.Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years.Early LifeColinet was born in Brussels, Belgium, in 1880. Little is known about her life other than the artwork she produced during a successful career that spanned more than 40 years. As a woman, she was in the minority in her chosen field of sculpture during the era in which she worked and lived.CareerAt an undetermined date � probably around 1910 � Colinet emigrated to Paris, France, where she studied sculpture under the watchful eye of Jef Lambeaux a...