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Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure by Sybille May Showing a Seated Female Nude Figure Holding a Bouquet of Flowers
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Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure by Sybille May Showing a Seated Female Nude Figure Holding a Bouquet of Flowers

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · Solo Antiques
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Art Deco patinated bronze figure by Sybille May showing a seated female nude figure holding a bouquet of flowers. The figure is seated on a shell and is on a polished black marble base. Signed to the rear of the bronze Sybille  May marked Made in France  and numbered 6. Excellent original condition and patina. A superb example that demonstrates the influence of cubism on this renowned Art Deco sculptor.

History

Sybille May was an English artist who worked in France and was a member La Stele and Evolution and many of her pieces were produced by Arthur Goldscheider and by Editeur d’art Albert Buisson. She produced cubist ceramic items along with her friend Edouard Cazaux and also worked with Pierre Le Faguays. She had items on display at the Arts Decoratifs Exposition in Paris in 1925.

Date French c 1920-1930

Condition Excellent original condition. A couple of very minor nibbles to the base

Dimensions – Base 14cm x 19.5 cm overall height including base 27cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1182759
Dealers Internal Reference
2918
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Description
Art Deco patinated bronze figure by Sybille May showing a seated female nude figure holding a bouquet of flowers. The figure is seated on a shell and is on a polished black marble base. Signed to the rear of the bronze Sybille  May marked Made in France  and numbered 6. Excellent original condition and patina. A superb example that demonstrates the influence of cubism on this renowned Art Deco sculptor.
fig 1. A patinated bronze Art Deco sculpture of a seated female nude figure holding flowers, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
fig 1. Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure by Sybille May Showing a Seated Female Nude Figure Holding a Bouquet of Flowers

History

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Sybille May was an English artist who worked in France and was a member La Stele and Evolution and many of her pieces were produced by Arthur Goldscheider and by Editeur d’art Albert Buisson.
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She produced cubist ceramic items along with her friend Edouard Cazaux and also worked with Pierre Le Faguays. She had items on display at the Arts Decoratifs Exposition in Paris in 1925.

Date French c 1920-1930

Condition Excellent original condition. A couple of very minor nibbles to the base

Dimensions – Base 14cm x 19.5 cm overall height including base 27cm

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182759
Dealers Internal Ref
2918
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Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure by Sybille May Showing a Seated Female Nude Figure Holding a Bouquet of Flowers

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A patinated bronze Art Deco sculpture of a seated female nude figure holding flowers, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
Art Deco patinated bronze figure by Sybille May showing a seated female nude figure holding a bouquet of flowers
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A patinated bronze Art Deco sculpture of a seated female nude figure holding flowers, mounted on a dark rectangular base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStylised hair, Seated female nude, Geometric base, Floral attribute
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Art Deco sculptures, prominent during the 1920s and 1930s, are characterised by sleek geometric lines, stylised human forms, and influences from cubism, ancient Egyptian art, and modern industrial design.

Authentic period pieces were typically produced using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue), utilising high-grade bronze alloys finished with chemical patination and frequently mounted on marble or onyx bases.

Authenticity is determined by examining foundry marks, artist signatures, casting quality, the weight and depth of the metal patina, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear beneath the base.

Placing a bronze figure on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or executive desk introduces sculptural depth, historical contrast, and refined textural interest to contemporary living spaces.

Bronze should be dusted gently with a soft microfiber cloth and occasionally treated with microcrystalline wax to protect the patination from moisture and handling oils, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners entirely.
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