Art Deco bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

Description

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

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.
Art Deco (1920-1930s) is a style of decorative arts which first emerged in France, characterised by its geometric style. Art Deco was the successor to Art Nouveau, and a key differentiator is the influence of cubism associated with iconic artists like Pablo Picasso. Deco influenced architectural design, such as the Chrysler Building in New York, furniture, jewellery, fashion, cars and even domestic objects such as vacuum cleaners. René Jules Lalique is considered one of the key influencers of the art deco movement. After a successful career making jewellery in the art nouveau style, he started to make press-moulded, glass vases in his factory in the Alsace region of France.
Date French c 1920

Size Base 38 x 12.5 and height including base 14 cm

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