Art Deco Bronze Ballerina Sculpture 1920 - 1940

Name: “La Danseuse” Bronze by Pierre Collinet, Ballerina
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1235641
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSculptures
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialBronze, Marble
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBallerina figure, Circular hoop frame, Pleated tutu dress, Marble plinth base
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

La Danseuse is an Art Deco sculpture from the 1930s, depicting a ballerina leaping inside a circular hoop frame. The piece is cast in bronze with a dark brown finish and mounted on a turned black marble plinth base. The dancer wears a pleated tutu dress and is captured mid-air with outstretched arms and legs. Visible details include the smooth rounded spherical section of the marble base above tiered circular mouldings, and the signature of Pierre Collinet cast onto the sculpture. Measuring 50 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this studio artwork is suited for display on a sideboard top or mantlepiece in a living room, hallway, or study. It brings a touch of period elegance to contemporary interiors as a striking standalone decorative accent.

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Art Deco bronze sculptures are defined by streamlined forms, dynamic sense of movement, and geometric simplicity. Popularised in the 1920s and 1930s, these pieces frequently depict dancers, athletes, and theatrical figures mounted on stone or marble plinths.

Traditional Art Deco figures were cast in solid bronze or spelter using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques. The metal sculptures were frequently patinated in dark brown, green, or polished finishes and mounted on slate, onyx, or marble bases.

Authentic period bronzes typically exhibit cast foundry marks, artist signatures, crisp cold-work detailing, and genuine age-related patination. The weight of the metal combined with a original marble base and smooth underside threading indicates traditional construction.

A bronze figurine can be placed as a focal accent on a mantlepiece, console table, or open bookshelf to introduce historical structure. Grouping the sculpture alongside textured books or ceramic vessels highlights the dark patinated metal.

Maintain bronze sculptures by dusting regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical solvents or water, applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly once a year to protect the surface patination from ambient humidity.

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“La Danseuse” Bronze by Pierre Collinet, Ballerina