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Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux
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Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

1900 - 1920
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Art Deco bronze Panther by Michel Decoux. Panthere Marchante – a stylised chromed bronze sculpture of a walking Panther. Standing on a shaped marble base - brown marble and white and black onyx - and with his head held high. Stamped bronze to one leg . A very stylish figure that evokes art deco style and elegance. Good original condition. Some light spotting to the Chrome and a few nibbles to the rear of the marble base. Unsigned. French c 1920

History

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 work in bronze. He is listed in Hachet – Dictionnaire illustre des sculpteurs animaliers.

Good original condition. Some light spotting to the Chrome and a few nibbles to the marble base.

Base 38 x 12.5 and height including base 14 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
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Solo Antiques has dated this Art Deco Panther Sculpture to the 1920s.

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Art Deco bronze Panther by Michel Decoux. Panthere Marchante – a stylised chromed bronze sculpture of a walking Panther.
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Standing on a shaped marble base - brown marble and white and black onyx - and with his head held high.
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Stamped bronze to one leg . A very stylish figure that evokes art deco style and elegance. Good original condition. Some light spotting to the Chrome and a few nibbles to the rear of the marble base. Unsigned. French c 1920

fig 1. An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base.
fig 1. Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

History

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 work in bronze. He is listed in Hachet – Dictionnaire illustre des sculpteurs animaliers.

Good original condition. Some light spotting to the Chrome and a few nibbles to the marble base.

Base 38 x 12.5 and height including base 14 cm

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Solo Antiques has dated this Art Deco Panther Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003960
Dealers Internal Ref
2673
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Archive I An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base.

Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

Archive II An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base. View IV
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An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base.
Art Deco bronze Panther by Michel Decoux
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An Art Deco silvered metal panther sculpture in a stalking pose mounted on a multi-tiered brown marble and onyx base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilvered Bronze, Marble, Onyx
  • ColourSilver and Brown
  • MotifsStreamlined big cat form, multi-tiered marble plinth, stylised anatomy, bevelled base edges
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This Art Deco sculpture from 1920 depicts a stalking panther in silvered bronze with a polished finish, mounted on a multi-tiered plinth. The animal has a stylised anatomy with its head held high and tail extended behind, positioned in a walking pose on the upper tier. The base combines brown marble with sections of white and black onyx, finished with bevelled edges on the multi-tiered plinth. Visible details include light spotting across the silvered chrome surface of the bronze figure and small nibbles along the rear edges of the stone base. The sculpture stands 14 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a decorative animal sculpture suitable for placement on a sideboard top or desk. The streamlined big cat form brings a distinct period aesthetic to living spaces, libraries, or studies. Its compact proportions allow it to sit easily on narrow display surfaces alongside books or decorative objects.

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Originating in the 1920s, Art Deco animalier sculpture favoured streamlined, stylized forms of animals in motion over realistic anatomical detail. Sculptors focused on geometric proportions, smooth surfaces, and dynamic poses, often casting figures in bronze or spelter and mounting them on stepped marble or onyx bases.

Art Deco animal figures were predominantly cast in bronze, spelter, or silvered and chromed alloys. These figures were usually mounted on composite bases made from variegated marble, alabaster, onyx, or Belgian black marble.

Authentic pieces display distinct period features such as hand-finished metal patinations, heavy multi-layered stone bases, and crisp casting lines. Sculptures often bear incised signatures from known artists along with foundry marks or numbers stamped directly near the base attachment point.

An Art Deco sculpture acts as a strong focal point when displayed on a dark wooden sideboard, an executive office desk, or a marble fireplace mantelpiece. Pair it with minimalist lighting or geometric architectural elements to complement its metallic finish and linear profile.

Clean the metal surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid using abrasive metal polishes, solvent cleansers, or water on original plated or patinated finishes, and wipe stone bases with a lightly dampened cloth before drying immediately.
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