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Art Deco Bronze Figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) Using His Pseudonym Guirande.
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Art Deco Bronze Figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) Using His Pseudonym Guirande.

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 September 2025 · Solo Antiques
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Art Deco bronze figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) using his pseudonym Guirande. A stunning Art Deco silvered bronze study of a beautiful young woman holding a bunch of grapes in one hand and with her tunic decorated with grapes. A handmaiden of Bacchus dancing. This exquisite figure stands on tiptoe and with one arm raised. Excellent cast and fine hand finished detail. Signed in the bronze at the back of her robe – Guirande and in the marble base. The base is also signed by the LaPointe foundry who were based in Paris.  A beautiful and rare piece of Art deco sculpture

French c 1920

Condition . Excellent original condition. Light wear to the Patina

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46cm (18.11")
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Solo Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA1154566
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2895
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Art Deco bronze figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) using his pseudonym Guirande.
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A stunning Art Deco silvered bronze study of a beautiful young woman holding a bunch of grapes in one hand and with her tunic decorated with grapes.
Solo Antiques

A handmaiden of Bacchus dancing. This exquisite figure stands on tiptoe and with one arm raised. Excellent cast and fine hand finished detail. Signed in the bronze at the back of her robe – Guirande and in the marble base. The base is also signed by the LaPointe foundry who were based in Paris.  A beautiful and rare piece of Art deco sculpture

French c 1920

Condition . Excellent original condition. Light wear to the Patina

Height
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1154566
Dealers Internal Ref
2895
Solo Antiques
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Archive I An Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a dancing Bacchante holding grapes, mounted on a black and gold marble plinth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Art Deco Bronze Figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) Using His Pseudonym Guirande.

Archive II An Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a dancing Bacchante holding grapes, mounted on a black and gold marble plinth. View II
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An Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a dancing Bacchante holding grapes, mounted on a black and gold marble plinth.
Art Deco bronze figure Bacchante by Joe Descomps (1869-1950) using his pseudonym Guirande.
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An Art Deco silvered bronze figure of a dancing Bacchante holding grapes, mounted on a black and gold marble plinth.
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsDancing figure, Draped garment, Grape cluster, Geometric marble plinth
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in)

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Art Deco bronzes emerged during the interwar period of the 1920s and 1930s, heavily influenced by modernism, ancient Egyptian discoveries, and the Ballets Russes, often celebrating movement, sleek lines, and stylised human forms.

Art Deco sculptors frequently utilised cast bronze, often with silver or gilt patination, and mounted their figures on high-contrast bases made from exotic marbles such as Portoro, onyx, or slate.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit foundry marks, artist signatures etched into the metal or stone, crisp casting details without modern porosity, and appropriate historical patination consistent with age.

Place the sculpture on a mantelpiece, side table, or bookcase where its metallic finish and dynamic silhouette can catch the light, pairing it with clean-lined modern furnishings and neutral backdrops to let the metallic tones stand out.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water, as these can strip the original patina and damage the metal surface.
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