Dynamic French Art Deco (1920s) Cold-painted Bronze, Russian Dancer, Paul Philippe

Name: Dynamic French Art Deco (1920s) Cold-painted Bronze, Russian Dancer, Paul Philippe
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1163798
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Superb French Art Deco (1920s) cold-painted bronze of a Russian dancer by Paul Philippe (1870-1930). A magnificent example of Art Deco sculpture, beautifully modelled and cast, the energetic and graceful dancer has been frozen on one leg, grasping the space with her hands. The figure is full of expression and twisted in a spiral, where the heavy oriental belt is balanced by the impulse of the body and the tilt of the face. Unsigned. Was probably signed on the marble base, which has been changed. Ca. 35cm high (including base) x 19cm wide x 120cm deep, weight 2.55kg.

Excellent condition and patina.

Paul Philippe (1870–1930) was born in Thorn in Poland and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France, under the direction of Antonin Larroux (1859–1913). He exhibited with success at all the French salons. Philippe worked in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, working in bronze, bronze and ivory and pure ivory. His figures are sought after worldwide by collectors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1163798

Dealers Internal Reference

AD695

Description

Superb French Art Deco (1920s) cold-painted bronze of a Russian dancer by Paul Philippe (1870-1930).

“

A magnificent example of Art Deco sculpture, beautifully modelled and cast, the energetic and graceful dancer has been frozen on one leg, grasping the space with her hands.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The figure is full of expression and twisted in a spiral, where the heavy oriental belt is balanced by the impulse of the body and the tilt of the face. Unsigned. Was probably signed on the marble base, which has been changed. Ca. 35cm high (including base) x 19cm wide x 120cm deep, weight 2.55kg.

fig 1. Dynamic French Art Deco (1920s) Cold-Painted Bronze, Russian Dancer, Paul Philippe — fig 1. Dynamic French Art Deco (1920s) Cold-painted Bronze, Russian Dancer, Paul Philippe

Excellent condition and patina.

Paul Philippe (1870–1930) was born in Thorn in Poland and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France, under the direction of Antonin Larroux (1859–1913). He exhibited with success at all the French salons. Philippe worked in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, working in bronze, bronze and ivory and pure ivory. His figures are sought after worldwide by collectors.