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Bronze Olympian Figure
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Bronze Olympian Figure

1920 - 1940
Description

Large bronze model of an Olympian figure on a tiered marble base. Signed Editions Paris and G. Daverny. France circa 1930.

H 76cm x W 50cm x D 26cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

D J Green Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

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SA1195031
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733625
Description
Large bronze model of an Olympian figure on a tiered marble base. Signed Editions Paris and G. Daverny. France circa 1930.

H 76cm x W 50cm x D 26cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195031
Dealers Internal Ref
733625
D J Green Antiques
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An Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male figure with an outstretched arm, mounted on a stepped black and white veined marble base.
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Archive I An Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male figure with an outstretched arm, mounted on a stepped black and white veined marble base.

Bronze Olympian Figure

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Archive V An Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male figure with an outstretched arm, mounted on a stepped black and white veined marble base. View V
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D J Green Antiques
Telephone 07768 832 616
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99 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 0XH
United Kingdom
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An Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male figure with an outstretched arm, mounted on a stepped black and white veined marble base.
Bronze Olympian Figure
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An Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting an athletic male figure with an outstretched arm, mounted on a stepped black and white veined marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze, Black
  • MotifsStepped marble base, stylised musculature, outstretched arm stance, patinated finish
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This large Art Deco bronze model depicts an Olympian figure from circa 1930, presented on a tiered marble base with white veined markings across the black stone. The sculpture features a patinated finish in dark bronze, capturing an athletic male form with stylised musculature and an outstretched arm stance. Signature engravings read Editions Paris and G. Daverny, reflecting French manufacture. Standing at 76 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, this piece makes a substantial statement. Placement suits a mantelpiece where the stepped marble base and dynamic pose add sculptural interest to an interior setting today. The figurine displays detailed casting on the torso and drapery, combined with a smooth metallic sheen that contrasts against the natural pattern of the stone plinth. The composition captures the classic sporting aesthetic of the period through balanced proportions and an energetic posture.

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Art Deco bronze sculptures from the 1920s and 1930s frequently featured stylised human figures celebrating athletic prowess, heroic proportions, and dynamic physical movement inspired by classical antiquity and modern physical culture.

These sculptures were typically cast in bronze using lost-wax or sand-casting methods, hand-patinated in dark brown or green hues, and mounted onto geometric marble or onyx plinths.

Authentic pieces exhibit crisp casting details, natural age-appropriate wear to the chemical patina, precise stonework on the base, and occasionally foundry marks or maker signatures near the base of the casting.

Position the sculpture as a central accent on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or executive desk where its geometric silhouette and dark finish contrast against neutral backgrounds.

Dust gently using a soft microfiber cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical solvents that strip the original patina; periodic application of microcrystalline wax protects the metal finish.
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