Dancer of Carthage by Claire Colinet

Art Deco bronze figure Dancer of Carthage by Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet. A stunning and well modelled bronze figure of an exotically dressed woman dancing with a snake. Very finely cast and with excellent hand finished detail. The patinated bronze showing a faint gold wash to parts of her hair and dress. Signed in the bronze and standing on a marble base. A superb and impressive work of art
History

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1880–1950) A French sculptor of Belgian birth who worked during the early-to-mid 20th century. She studied in Paris and was a pupil of Jef Lambeaux. The subject matter of her best known works was primarily Arab female dancers. The majority of her career output in sculpture can be classified as being of the Art Deco style. Colinet was a frequent exhibitor at the Salon des Artistes Francais and Salon des Independents art exhibitions in Paris. Her sculptures, most of which depicted beautifully figured, energized, and dramatic female forms, were exhibited posthumously at the Paris Salon for nearly 30 years.
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 35cm x 11 and height including base 34 cm

Condition Ecellent original condition
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