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Art Deco Bronze of Ardrocles & the Lion C.1930
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Art Deco Bronze of Ardrocles & the Lion C.1930

1920 - 1940
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Beautiful art deco bronze sculpture of Androcles and the lion c.1930. Depicted as a powerfully built Greek wrestler with loincloth and headband with his right arms raised in salute to Caesar. Walking at heel beside him is the lion with flowing mane. Superbly cast in bronze with a particularly good colour and patina. Presented on a highly figured split level black marble plinth. Signed on the plinth G.Daverny and Editions Reveyrolis Paris. Both the figure and lion are stamped Bronze Veritable. Excellent condition.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 29.5" (75 cm)

Depth: 9" (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08845936
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Stepped Portor marble base: geometric multi-tier design typical of 1930s French sculpture.
Incised mark for Editions Reveyrolis Paris: editor active during the interwar years.
Stylised musculature and sharp facial planes: classic interwar Art Deco modelling.
Greenish-brown patination showing gentle rubbing on high points: natural aging from handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120848
Dealers Internal Reference
36192
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Description
Beautiful art deco bronze sculpture of Androcles and the lion c.1930.
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Depicted as a powerfully built Greek wrestler with loincloth and headband with his right arms raised in salute to Caesar.
Collinge Antiques

Walking at heel beside him is the lion with flowing mane. Superbly cast in bronze with a particularly good colour and patina. Presented on a highly figured split level black marble plinth. Signed on the plinth G.Daverny and Editions Reveyrolis Paris. Both the figure and lion are stamped Bronze Veritable. Excellent condition.

Width: 26" (66 cm)

Height: 29.5" (75 cm)

Depth: 9" (23 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08845936
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Stepped Portor marble base: geometric multi-tier design typical of 1930s French sculpture.
Incised mark for Editions Reveyrolis Paris: editor active during the interwar years.
Stylised musculature and sharp facial planes: classic interwar Art Deco modelling.
Greenish-brown patination showing gentle rubbing on high points: natural aging from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120848
Dealers Internal Ref
36192
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An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base.
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Archive I An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base.

Art Deco Bronze of Ardrocles & the Lion C.1930

Archive II An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View IX
Archive X An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View X
Archive XI An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base. View XI
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An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base.
Art Deco Bronze of Ardrocles & The Lion c.1930
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An Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture depicting a standing male figure beside a walking lion set upon a black and gold veined marble base.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStylized muscular figure, Striding lion, Raised arm posture, Veined marble plinth
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This 1930 Art Deco bronze sculpture depicts Androcles and the lion, styled in the manner of a muscular figure alongside a striding lion. The dark brown patinated bronze figures stand upon a split-level black and gold veined marble plinth, showcasing incised artist signatures on the stone alongside foundry stamps. The male figure wears a headband and a draped loincloth, with his right arm raised upward while the lion walks at his side with a detailed, flowing mane. The sculpture measures 75 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Ideal for placement atop a sideboard or display table in a study or living area, this piece brings a striking sculptural element to an interior. The rich dark patina of the bronze contrasts against the highly figured, block-like marble base with its distinctive natural gold veining. The figures demonstrate clean, stylized lines typical of the period, presenting a commanding focal point for display within a home setting.

FAQs

Art Deco bronze sculptures from this era feature streamlined geometry, stylized musculature, classical mythology motifs, and dark patinated finishes, often raised on contrasting marble plinths.

Pieces from this period were cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques, finished with chemical patination, and mounted on dark marble or onyx bases.

Authentic period pieces exhibit substantial weight, hand-chased surface details, distinct patination wear, and original marble mounting with period-appropriate fixing construction.

Position the piece as a focal point on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk to highlight its dramatic silhouette and metallic tones against neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination from oxidisation and moisture.
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