Rochard: Art Deco Bronze of Vultures

1920 - 1940

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

Somehow this handsome ART DECO BRONZE which depicts two vultures perched upon a rock, is both striking and inspirational. Both birds have “attitude” as they proudly survey the landscape from their prominent position. Beautifully modelled and cast, this is signed “I. ROCHARD” within the bronze itself. c1930-35. 12.5ins high including the original Sienna marble base.

** Irenee ROCHARD, from a family of artists, was born in Villefranche-sur-Soane in 1906. At just 22 years of age he won an award at the Beaux Arts School for his sculpture of a panther and although he also worked in ceramics and wood, his favoured medium was bronze. He specialised in animals, and is recorded as saying that his work was to “…pay tribute to the animal”. He died in 1984.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

15.5cm (6.10")

Depth

12.7cm (5.00")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA772509

Dealers Internal Reference

5089/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

Irenee ROCHARD, from a family of artists, was born in Villefranche-sur-Soane in 1906.

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At just 22 years of age he won an award at the Beaux Arts School for his sculpture of a panther and although he also worked in ceramics and wood, his favoured medium was bronze.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

He specialised in animals, and is recorded as saying that his work was to “…pay tribute to the animal”. He died in 1984.