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Striking French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow), André Vincent Becquerel
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Striking French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow), André Vincent Becquerel

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 May 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Superb French Art Deco silvered bronze ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow) sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel (1893-1981). Black marble base. Marked ‘A Becquerel’ and ‘Susse Frères Edit. RS Paris" on the base and also marked ‘BRONZE’ and signed on the stem connecting the swallow to the base. The name plate is missing from the base. 30cm tall (incl. base) x 14cm wide, base 11cm x 11cm, weight. 1.8kg.

Lovely condition.

Becquerel was a French ‘sculptor animalier’ who specialised in animal (particularly panthers and jaguars) and bird subjects. Between 1914 and 1922 he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he was a member.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
14cm (5.51")
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SA1111372
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AD630
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Superb French Art Deco silvered bronze ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow) sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel (1893-1981). Black marble base. Marked ‘A Becquerel’ and ‘Susse Frères Edit.
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RS Paris" on the base and also marked ‘BRONZE’ and signed on the stem connecting the swallow to the base.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

The name plate is missing from the base. 30cm tall (incl. base) x 14cm wide, base 11cm x 11cm, weight. 1.8kg.

fig 1. A silvered bronze sculpture of a swallow in flight mounted on a rectangular dark stone base.
fig 1. Striking French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow), André Vincent Becquerel

Lovely condition.

Becquerel was a French ‘sculptor animalier’ who specialised in animal (particularly panthers and jaguars) and bird subjects. Between 1914 and 1922 he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he was a member.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Art Deco Bronze Sculpture to the 1920s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1111372
Dealers Internal Ref
AD630
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A silvered bronze sculpture of a swallow in flight mounted on a rectangular dark stone base.
Striking French Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture ‘Hirondelle’ (Swallow), André Vincent Becquerel
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Silver, Marble
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStreamlined avian form, Geometric abstraction, Mounted on plinth
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

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Art Deco sculpture is characterised by streamlined forms, geometric stylisation, and a focus on movement, speed, and modernity, often drawing inspiration from nature, aviation, and exotic cultures.

These pieces were typically crafted using the lost-wax method (cire perdue), allowing for intricate detail, and were often finished with silver plating, gilt, or patination over bronze or spelter.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patination, foundry marks, artist signatures or ciphers, and crisp chasing work on the metal, alongside weight and material consistency appropriate to the period.

Place the piece on a plain surface such as a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table where its silhouette can stand out against a neutral background, contrasting sharp metallic lines with softer textures.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes, abrasives, or excessive handling that might strip the delicate silvered finish or disrupt the natural oxidisation.
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