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Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot
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Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a seagull in flight by Maximilien Fiot, cast by the renowned Susse Frères foundry of Paris, an impressive and beautifully modelled piece of excellent quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and great movement.

The gull is shown skimming low over the crest of a breaking wave, wings swept high and wide and head turned forward with its hooked beak, the feathers of the wings and body crisply detailed.

The wave forms the base of the sculpture, modelled with rolling, textured water and a long trailing sweep, and is signed M. Fiot in the cast and bears the foundry mark Susse Frères Éditeurs Paris to the edge of the base.

The bronze has a rich dark brown to black patina with lighter highlights where the surface has been handled, giving the piece real depth and character.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable signed animalier bronze of generous size, a striking centrepiece for a sideboard, mantelpiece, desk or console table.

Product Reference : AF - 6937

Measurements : 67cm (26½") Width x 27cm (10½") Depth x 35.5cm (14") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09718514
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Foundry inscription on the base edge: Susse Frères casting mark of the interwar period.
Artist signature incised in the bronze: model by Maximilien Louis Fiot.
Patina rubbed through to lighter bronze on wing tips and beak: normal handling wear.
Streamlined bird form and stylised cresting wave: typical French Art Deco composition.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245502
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6937
Description
Antique early 20th century French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a seagull in flight by Maximilien Fiot, cast by the renowned Susse Frères foundry of Paris, an impressive and beautifully modelled piece of excellent quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and great movement.
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The gull is shown skimming low over the crest of a breaking wave, wings swept high and wide and head turned forward with its hooked beak, the feathers of the wings and body crisply detailed.
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fig 1. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 1. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

The wave forms the base of the sculpture, modelled with rolling, textured water and a long trailing sweep, and is signed M. Fiot in the cast and bears the foundry mark Susse Frères Éditeurs Paris to the edge of the base.

fig 2. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 2. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

The bronze has a rich dark brown to black patina with lighter highlights where the surface has been handled, giving the piece real depth and character.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable signed animalier bronze of generous size, a striking centrepiece for a sideboard, mantelpiece, desk or console table.

fig 3. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 3. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

Product Reference : AF - 6937

Measurements : 67cm (26½") Width x 27cm (10½") Depth x 35.5cm (14") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 4. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 5. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 6. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
fig 7. Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | by Maximilien Fiot

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09718514
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Foundry inscription on the base edge: Susse Frères casting mark of the interwar period.
Artist signature incised in the bronze: model by Maximilien Louis Fiot.
Patina rubbed through to lighter bronze on wing tips and beak: normal handling wear.
Streamlined bird form and stylised cresting wave: typical French Art Deco composition.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245502
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6937
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A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting a seagull in flight above a stylised crashing wave base.
Antique Art Deco Bronze Seagull Sculpture | By Maximilien Fiot
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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsOutspread wings, Stylised wave base, Streamlined silhouette
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This early 20th-century French Art Deco sculpture depicts a seagull in flight, created by Maximilien Fiot and cast by the Susse Frères foundry. The piece takes the form of a dark brown to black patinated bronze depicting a bird skimming over a stylised crashing wave base with a long trailing sweep. The gull features wings swept high and wide, a head turned forward with a hooked beak, and crisply detailed feathers on both the body and wings. The cast shows signatures and foundry marks along the edge of the base, alongside lighter highlights on the surface. Measuring 35.5 cm high, 67 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the sculpture serves as a striking centrepiece for display. It fits naturally on top of a sideboard, mantelpiece, desk, or console table in a living room, study, or hallway. The animalier subject brings movement and historical character to interior surfaces, operating as a standalone decorative accent in a home.

Art Deco animalier bronzes from the 1920s and 1930s focus on stylised form, fluid lines, and streamlined animal silhouettes, capturing dynamic movement rather than strict anatomical detail.

Sculptures of this era were cast in solid bronze using lost-wax or sand casting methods, finished with hand-applied patinas ranging from dark brown to green tones.

Authentic pieces feature an incised artist signature within the bronze base, foundry marks, precise hand-chasing detail, and natural surface wear corresponding with age.

Display the sculpture on a mantelpiece or sideboard top against a neutral backdrop to highlight its dramatic silhouette and patinated metal surface.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface patina from oxidisation.
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