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Striking French Art Deco (Ca 1930) Bronze Statue of Two Panthers, Andre-vincent Becquerel
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Striking French Art Deco (Ca 1930) Bronze Statue of Two Panthers, Andre-vincent Becquerel

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 December 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Handsome French Art Deco (ca 1930) bronze statue of two panthers by Andre-Vincent Becquerel (1893-1981), one grooming itself while the other rests its head on the former's back. This sculpture is one of Becquerel’s most famous works made during the Art Deco period. Signed ‘BECQUEREL’. Ca 46cm long x 21cm high x 11cm deep, weight 6.75kg.

Excellent condition and patina. A beautiful bronze.

Andre-Vincent Becquerel was born at St. Andre-Farivilliers (Oise, France) and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris with Hector Lemaire and then with the animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier. He specialised in animal sculpture, with a preference for predators, felines, raptors and ornithological subjects, which he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Francais from 1914 to 1922 and where he became a lifetime member.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1184265
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AD633
Description
Handsome French Art Deco (ca 1930) bronze statue of two panthers by Andre-Vincent Becquerel (1893-1981), one grooming itself while the other rests its head on the former's back. This sculpture is one of Becquerel’s most famous works made during the Art Deco period. Signed ‘BECQUEREL’. Ca 46cm long x 21cm high x 11cm deep, weight 6.75kg.
fig 1. A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting two panthers striding across a rectangular base.
fig 1. Striking French Art Deco (Ca 1930) Bronze Statue of Two Panthers, Andre-vincent Becquerel

Excellent condition and patina. A beautiful bronze.

Andre-Vincent Becquerel was born at St.

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Andre-Farivilliers (Oise, France) and studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Paris with Hector Lemaire and then with the animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He specialised in animal sculpture, with a preference for predators, felines, raptors and ornithological subjects, which he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Francais from 1914 to 1922 and where he became a lifetime member.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184265
Dealers Internal Ref
AD633
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Archive I A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting two panthers striding across a rectangular base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Striking French Art Deco (Ca 1930) Bronze Statue of Two Panthers, Andre-vincent Becquerel

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A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting two panthers striding across a rectangular base.
Striking French Art Deco (ca 1930) Bronze Statue of Two Panthers, Andre-Vincent Becquerel
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A dark bronze Art Deco sculpture depicting two panthers striding across a rectangular base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsStylised musculature, Rectangular plinth base, Dynamic stride
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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Art Deco animalier sculpture, prominent in the 1920s and 1930s, focuses on sleek, stylised depictions of animals, often emphasizing movement, power, and streamlined geometry rather than strict naturalism.

These pieces were typically cast using the traditional lost-wax method, known as cire perdue, which allowed for intricate detail and dynamic forms, followed by hand-finishing and chemical patination.

Authentic period pieces usually feature a foundry mark, an artist signature, heavy casting weight, and a natural, multi-layered patination that develops over decades, distinguishing them from modern reproductions.

Position the piece on a heavy wooden mantelpiece, a minimalist sideboard, or an executive desk to highlight its sculptural silhouette and add a sophisticated, historic focal point to the room.

Dust the sculpture regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and occasionally apply a very light coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the patina from moisture and handling oils.
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