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Spelter Sculpture of a Stag at Bay C.1930
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Spelter Sculpture of a Stag at Bay C.1930

1920 - 1940
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Splendid French spelter sculpture of a stag at bay by I. Lecourtier (presumably a relative of the great French animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier) c.1930. Well modelled as a large stag with a fine set of antlers, stood on a rocky outcrop, his head raised in a roar. With a duck swimming on the water below the rock. Crisply cast in spelter with a good gold bronze finish. Signed I.Lecourter in the cast at one end and stamped France at the other. Raised on a green veined marble plinth with a plaque inscribed 'Cerf Aux Abois' (Stag at Bay) 'Par Lecourtier (Med. d'Or)' (Gold medal). Excellent condition.

Width: 15" (38 cm)

Height: 23" (58.5 cm)

Depth: 6" (15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Spelter Stag at Bay to the 1930s.

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SA1226916
Dealers Internal Reference
38660
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Splendid French spelter sculpture of a stag at bay by I. Lecourtier (presumably a relative of the great French animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier) c.1930.
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Well modelled as a large stag with a fine set of antlers, stood on a rocky outcrop, his head raised in a roar.
Collinge Antiques

With a duck swimming on the water below the rock. Crisply cast in spelter with a good gold bronze finish. Signed I.Lecourter in the cast at one end and stamped France at the other. Raised on a green veined marble plinth with a plaque inscribed 'Cerf Aux Abois' (Stag at Bay) 'Par Lecourtier (Med. d'Or)' (Gold medal). Excellent condition.

Width: 15" (38 cm)

Height: 23" (58.5 cm)

Depth: 6" (15 cm)

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Spelter Stag at Bay to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226916
Dealers Internal Ref
38660
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A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque.
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Archive I A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque.

Spelter Sculpture of a Stag at Bay C.1930

Archive II A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View II
Archive III A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View III
Archive IV A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View IV
Archive V A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View V
Archive VI A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View VI
Archive VII A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View VII
Archive VIII A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View VIII
Archive IX A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View IX
Archive X A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View X
Archive XI A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque. View XI
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LL31 9LU
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A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque.
Spelter Sculpture of a Stag at Bay c.1930
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A bronze-patinated spelter sculpture depicting a bellowing stag on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a veined green marble base with a metallic title plaque.
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The Animalier movement originated in 19th-century France, focusing on realistic representations of animals in motion or characteristic poses. Spelter, a zinc-based alloy, became widely used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an accessible alternative to cast bronze for producing decorative figurines.

Spelter items were cast using a zinc alloy, often coated with chemical patinas, lacquer, or cold-painted finishes to simulate the tone of traditional bronze. Figures were frequently mounted onto solid plinths made from Belgian black marble, slate, or veined green marble to provide structural weight and stability.

Spelter is significantly lighter than bronze and exhibits a white or greyish colour where the surface metal is exposed. Bronze pieces are denser, non-magnetic, and generally feature smoother casting seams, whereas spelter castings may show softer detail resolution or join marks under inspection.

These decorative figures are commonly displayed as focal points on fireplace mantelpieces, mahogany sideboards, or inside formal bookcases. Their sculptural silhouettes complement traditional woodwork, leather-bound books, and classic country house styling.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft dry brush or lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid applying chemical solvents, metal polishes, or water, as these treatments can permanently strip or discolour the original painted or chemical patina finish.
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