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Art Deco Spelter & Marble Prowling Panther, French, C1930
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Art Deco Spelter & Marble Prowling Panther, French, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco prowling panther figure which sits on a solid marble base. The body of the panther is spelter and has a wonderful patinated copper effect with a mild Verdi Gris. Condition is excellent with just some mild aging spots to the figure itself. The marble is free from any damage to include chips, nibbles and cracks etc. Good size for display, perfect for mantle areas or sideboards etc. Originates from France and dates to the 1930's and is Unsigned. FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Panther Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 06832750
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Stylised Art Deco animalier modelling: 1920s and 1930s French sculpture.
Cast spelter with a patinated bronze finish: typical of period mantel figures.
Rectangular veined marble plinth: standard mounting for French animal figures.
Subtle rubbing on the high points: normal handling wear over many decades.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA833250
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For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco prowling panther figure which sits on a solid marble base.
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The body of the panther is spelter and has a wonderful patinated copper effect with a mild Verdi Gris.
Art Deco World

Condition is excellent with just some mild aging spots to the figure itself. The marble is free from any damage to include chips, nibbles and cracks etc. Good size for display, perfect for mantle areas or sideboards etc. Originates from France and dates to the 1930's and is Unsigned. FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Panther Sculpture to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 06832750
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Stylised Art Deco animalier modelling: 1920s and 1930s French sculpture.
Cast spelter with a patinated bronze finish: typical of period mantel figures.
Rectangular veined marble plinth: standard mounting for French animal figures.
Subtle rubbing on the high points: normal handling wear over many decades.

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
18cm (7.09")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA833250
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A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base.
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Archive I A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base.

Art Deco Spelter & Marble Prowling Panther, French, C1930

Archive II A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View II
Archive III A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View III
Archive IV A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View IV
Archive V A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View V
Archive VI A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View VI
Archive VII A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base. View VII
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A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base.
Art Deco Spelter & Marble Prowling Panther, French, c1930
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A French Art Deco patinated spelter sculpture depicting a crouching prowling panther with open jaws, mounted on a rectangular veined brown marble base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSpelter, Marble
  • ColourPatinated Bronze
  • MotifsProwling panther pose, Veined marble plinth, Patinated metal finish, Open snarling jaws
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This French Art Deco sculpture from the 1930s depicts a prowling panther crouched in a stalking pose atop a rectangular veined brown marble base. The animal figure is constructed from spelter and finished with a patinated copper effect alongside mild verdi gris coloration on the cast grass tufts beneath its midsection. Details visible on the piece include open snarling jaws, textured fur markings around the head, and a long curved tail sweeping up from the hindquarters. Mild aging spots appear across the metal surface while the solid marble plinth remains undamaged. Measuring 18 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, the sculpture is designed for display on a mantelpiece or sideboard in a modern living space. It integrates well within rooms decorated in an Art Deco style or as a decorative accent on top of low wooden cabinetry and display tables.

FAQs

French Art Deco animalier sculptures from the 1930s are characterised by stylized, muscular depictions of animals, frequently big cats like panthers or lions, in motion. Influenced by modernism, these pieces prioritized streamlined forms, dynamic poses, and clean geometric bases rather than hyper-realistic Victorian details.

Sculptors of this era predominantly used spelter (a zinc-based alloy known in France as regule) as an accessible alternative to cast bronze. Figures were painted or chemically patinated to resemble bronze or verdigris, then mounted onto polished marble, alabaster, or onyx bases.

Authentic period pieces show age-appropriate wear to the patina, revealing the lighter grey zinc metal beneath high-contact areas. Additionally, vintage marble bases usually exhibit natural veining, slight nibbles or wear around the edges, and period-appropriate threaded rod fixings underneath.

Place the sculpture as a focal point on a sleek wooden sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece to contrast with contemporary decor. Pairing the angular lines of Art Deco metalwork with modern lighting or minimalist backgrounds highlights its dramatic silhouette.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or soft brush to prevent dust build-up in detailed areas. Avoid using liquid chemical cleaners or water on spelter, as moisture can damage the patinated surface finish and stain porous marble bases.
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