La Chasse - French art deco patinated bronze figure of a Hunter with a bow and a deer. A very striking and well modelled Art Deco figural group with excellent hand finished detail that shows the skill of this talented sculptor. Full of movement and vitality. The spear is original and the top part screws into the raised hand of the Hunter. The original dark green patina of the sculpture shows light wear commensurate with age. Stamped Bronze in the cast of the Hunter and stamped Decoux in the bronze of the Hunter and also signed Decoux in the original black and green onyx base. A very impressive, statement piece that will bring Art Deco style to any home and decor.Michel Decoux (1837-1924) Belgian but worked mainly in France. He was regarded as an animal sculptor though he occasionally sculpted people. He was best known for making groups of hunting scenes, and specialized in wild animals (elephants, panthers, etc.). Influenced by cubism and part of the art deco movement, he liked to...