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Sculpture of a Pheasant Signed M.font C.1930
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Sculpture of a Pheasant Signed M.font C.1930

1920 - 1940
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Good looking Art Deco sculpture of a pheasant c.1930. Cast in spelter as a cock peasant with long tail feathers brushing the floor.With a good bronze patinated finish. Mounted onto a two tone marble plinth. Signed M. (Maurice) Font on the base. Some wear to the finish around the neck area, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 20" (51 cm)

Height: 12" (30.5 cm)

Depth: 5" (12.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Pheasant Sculpture to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243105
Dealers Internal Reference
38760
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
Good looking Art Deco sculpture of a pheasant c.1930. Cast in spelter as a cock peasant with long tail feathers brushing the floor.With a good bronze patinated finish. Mounted onto a two tone marble plinth. Signed M. (Maurice) Font on the base. Some wear to the finish around the neck area, otherwise very good condition.

Width: 20" (51 cm)

Height: 12" (30.5 cm)

Depth: 5" (12.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Pheasant Sculpture to the 1930s.

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243105
Dealers Internal Ref
38760
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I An Art Deco patinated metal sculpture of a long-tailed pheasant mounted on a rectangular black and gold marbled base.

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An Art Deco patinated metal sculpture of a long-tailed pheasant mounted on a rectangular black and gold marbled base.
Sculpture of a Pheasant Signed M.Font c.1930
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An Art Deco patinated metal sculpture of a long-tailed pheasant mounted on a rectangular black and gold marbled base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPatinated Metal, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStreamlined tail feathers, Veined marble base, Stylised avian form
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This sculpture of a pheasant originates from the Art Deco period around 1930 and carries the signature of Maurice Font on its base. Cast in spelter to form a stylised cock pheasant, the piece presents a dark brown bronze patinated finish over the metal body, contrasted by some wear to the finish around the neck area. The bird stands with streamlined tail feathers sweeping downward to rest against a rectangular two-tone marble plinth exhibiting black and gold veined markings. The entire assembly measures 30.5 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, this statuary brings mid-century character into domestic spaces. The substantial dark marble base anchors the slender avian figure, while the metallic sheen highlights the smooth curves of the breast and the engraved detail of the sweeping tail feathers. It integrates readily into living rooms, hallways, or studies as a decorative tabletop object that complements existing periods of interior design without requiring complex maintenance.

FAQs

Art Deco animalier sculpture emerged in the 1920s and 1930s, characterised by streamlined forms, elongated proportions, and a move away from strict realism toward geometric simplification. Artists focused on capturing the motion and silhouette of wildlife using cast metals mounted on solid stone bases.

Sculptures from this period were commonly cast in bronze or spelter (a zinc alloy) and finished with dark patinas or cold painted coatings. Bases were typically fashioned from marble, such as Portoro or vein marble, onyx, or slate to add weight and structural contrast.

Authentic pieces typically feature etched or cast signatures near the base, age-appropriate wear to the patina, and period-correct marble mounts with sharp or bevelled edge construction. Metal castings often show hand-finishing marks and crisp details around features like feathers and claws.

An Art Deco sculpture works as a focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk. Positioning the item against neutral backgrounds or paired with contemporary ceramics balances its structured metallic form and dark marble tones.

Dust metal surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive cleaners that can damage the original patina. Marble bases should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and kept free from acidic substances to prevent etching.
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