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French Art Deco Bronze Dancer Rene Andre Varnier
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French Art Deco Bronze Dancer Rene Andre Varnier

1900 - 1920
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French Art Deco patinated bronze figure of a tall Art Deco Dancer . Very naturistically modelled showing a standing female naked beauty holding a golden sphere in each hand. The figure stands on a shaped rouge griotte marble base and stands 66 cm tall including the base. Signed in the bronze R Varnier and with the numbers 6 and 9. Rene Andre Varnier was a French Sculptor who flourished in the 1920's. Set on a shaped black marble base. French c 1925 – excellent original condition with wear commensurate with age. Possibly a small old professional repair to the marble base. A stunning piece

Size height 66cm including the base

Condition Excellent original condition with wear commensurate with age. Possibly a small old professional repair to the marble base.

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Height
66cm (25.98")
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Solo Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Dancer to the 1920s.

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French Art Deco patinated bronze figure of a tall Art Deco Dancer .
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Very naturistically modelled showing a standing female naked beauty holding a golden sphere in each hand.
Solo Antiques

The figure stands on a shaped rouge griotte marble base and stands 66 cm tall including the base. Signed in the bronze R Varnier and with the numbers 6 and 9. Rene Andre Varnier was a French Sculptor who flourished in the 1920's. Set on a shaped black marble base. French c 1925 – excellent original condition with wear commensurate with age. Possibly a small old professional repair to the marble base. A stunning piece

Size height 66cm including the base

Condition Excellent original condition with wear commensurate with age. Possibly a small old professional repair to the marble base.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Dancer to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1143092
Dealers Internal Ref
2866
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French Art Deco bronze Dancer Rene Andre Varnier

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A French Art Deco green patinated bronze statuette depicting a female dancer balanced on one foot, mounted on a faceted burgundy marble base.
French Art Deco bronze Dancer Rene Andre Varnier
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French Art Deco bronze sculptures are defined by their emphasis on movement, geometric forms, and stylised human figures, often depicting dancers, athletes, or mythological themes. Sculptors during this period frequently used distinct patinations and mounted figures onto geometric marble or onyx bases.

These figures were cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, followed by hand-chasing to refine surface details. Chemical patination was applied to achieve specific green, brown, or gold surface tones before mounting the bronze onto a carved stone pedestal.

Authenticity is assessed by evaluating cast quality, cold-work finishing details, bronze weight, and historical foundry marks or artist signatures. Natural aging of the patination and historical marble base construction also provide evidence of period origin.

A bronze statuette serves as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a curated bookcase. The metallic tones and stone base complement both minimalist modern schemes and traditional dark wood interiors.

Dust the bronze softly using a dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding water and chemical detergents. Periodically applying a thin coat of neutral microcrystalline wax helps protect the patination from oxidisation and moisture.
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