Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture 1900 - 1920

Name: Stella – Art Deco Silvered Bronze on Marble Base by Maurice Giraud-rivière
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236275
Price: 3950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSculptures
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSilvered Bronze, Marble
ColourSilver, Black
MotifsStylized female figure, Sphere balancing pose, Veined marble base, Flapper headdress
SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 10 cm (4 in)

This sculpture, titled Stella, depicts a stylized female dancer balancing a sphere on her raised right hand, created during the Art Deco period by Maurice Giraud-Rivière. The figure wears a flapper-style headdress with a feather detail, with one arm extended horizontally and her left leg bent in a dancing pose. The piece is cast in silvered bronze with a metallic finish, mounted atop a rounded, heavy marble base in dark tones with visible veining and cream-coloured inclusions, resting on a star-shaped footplate. The sculpture stands 29.5 cm high and 10 cm wide. Placed upon a sideboard top, the sculpture adds a distinct Art Deco character to an interior setting. The silvered metal captures light, contrasting with the dark polished stone of the tiered base. The slender proportions and dynamic balance of the dancer make it suitable for display in a living room, hallway, or study as a decorative focal point.

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Art Deco figural bronzes from the 1920s and 1930s feature stylized human forms, geometric symmetry, and dynamic poses that capture speed, dance, or athletic motion. Figures are commonly finished with silvering, gilding, or cold-painted patination and mounted on marble or onyx plinths.

French sculptors typically utilised lost-wax or sand-casting methods in bronze, subsequently applying silver electroplating or acid patinas. Bases were sculpted from dense marbles, such as Portoro or Belgian Black, to provide visual contrast and weight.

Authentic period bronzes display crisp casting details, sharp chasing, appropriate age wear to the silvered finish, and cast foundry marks or incised artist signatures. The weight of the metal and natural oxidation around the marble base join also indicate period construction.

Position the sculpture as a singular focal point on a console, mantelpiece, or bookshelf where light highlights its metallic contour. Modern interiors benefit from pairing polished bronze or silvered surfaces against neutral backgrounds or dark timber surfaces.

Dust the sculpture regularly using a dry microfibre cloth, taking care around delicate limbs. Avoid chemical polishers or abrasive cleaners, as these strip original silvering and damage the polished surface of the marble base.

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Stella – Art Deco Silvered Bronze on Marble Base by Maurice Giraud-rivière

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