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Thomas Cartier (1879-1943)
Thomas Cartier (1879-1943)+Bronze with silver patina « Tango Erotica »

1930-1939

$6,656.31
£4,956.87
€5,600
CA$9,189.94
A$10,188.40
CHF 5,354.40
MX$124,689.34
NOK 66,871.05
SEK 62,765.17
DKK 42,636.53

About the Item

Thomas Cartier (French 1879-1943). "Tango Erotica" bronze sculpture. Art Deco. Rare French silver plated bronze art deco dancer group with a Pierrot and Columbine. This sculpture, Tango Erotica depicting Pierrot and Colombine, highlights a different facet of Thomas François Cartier's work during the 1930s, one that moves beyond his more recognized animalier sculptures. This work represents a notable shift toward figural subjects, showing Cartier's ability to adopt the Art Deco style's streamlined elegance and geometric lines. This piece reflects many Art Deco characteristics: the elongated, angular forms; the dynamic pose that suggests movement; and the sophisticated, stylized representation of the figures. Pierrot and Colombine, iconic characters from the Commedia dell'Arte, are depicted in an intimate and almost theatrical dance pose, which is both sensual and playful. This particular work shows Cartier's versatility, embracing the glamour and energy of the Art Deco period. The use of polished metal and the smooth, flowing forms complement the sleek aesthetic of Art Deco, where dance and performance were celebrated motifs. Literature Bronzes, sculptors and founders, H. Berman, Abage. ? Les bronzes de XIXe siècle, Pierre Kjellberg, Les editions des amateurs.? Animals in bronze, Christopher Payne. Antique collectors club.? Dictionnaire illustré des sculpteurs animaliers & fondeurs de l’antiquité à nos jours, Jean Charles Hachet. Argus Valentines.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Cartier (1879-1943) (1879 - 1943)
  • Creation Year:
    1930-1939
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Gent, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2140216875842

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