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Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1900s
Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

Art Deco Dancer Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

Located in Mondovì cn, Italia

Dancer's sculpture in polychrome gilded and cold silvered bronze.  

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Dancing Satyr
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Dancing Satyr

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Dancing Satyr

Located in Fairfax, VA

Beautiful Art Deco bronze sculpture of a dancing satyr in fine quality bronze with lovely patina.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Tambourine Dancer
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Tambourine Dancer

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of Tambourine Dancer

Located in Fairfax, VA

Very elegant French bronze sculpture of a dancing woman with tambourine (signed).

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco "Egyptian Belly Dancer" Bronze Statue
Art Deco "Egyptian Belly Dancer" Bronze Statue

Art Deco "Egyptian Belly Dancer" Bronze Statue

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Art Deco "Egyptian Belly Dancer" bronze statue.

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Déco Bronze Sculpture "Dancer", Paris, 1920s
Art Déco Bronze Sculpture "Dancer", Paris, 1920s

Art Déco Bronze Sculpture "Dancer", Paris, 1920s

Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

Art Déco Bronze Sculpture "Dancer", Paris, 1920s. Signed "JD Guirande", awarded with a Gold Medal

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

An Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Hagenauer stamped
An Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Hagenauer stamped

An Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Hagenauer stamped

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco Bronze Dancer Table Sculpture by Hagenauer stamped

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dancer
Dancer

Dancer

By Affortunato Gory

Located in Brussel, BE

« Dancer» by Affortunato Gori Superb sculpture in white Carrara marble and gilded bronze by the

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Early 1900s Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Attributed to Gilbert
Art Deco Bronze Dancer Attributed to Gilbert

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Attributed to Gilbert

By Biarritz

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco bronze dancer with basket of cherries, and raised handful of cherries also. All cold

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Dancing African Woman
Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Dancing African Woman

Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Dancing African Woman

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

During the Art Deco period of the 1930s, the European designers were greatly influenced by African

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Woman dancing with goat
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Woman dancing with goat

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Woman dancing with goat

Located in Fairfax, VA

French 1920's woman having grape in her hand dancing with goat over square Yellow textured marble.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Nude Dancer by Austrian Artist Josef Lorenzl
Bronze Art Deco Nude Dancer by Austrian Artist Josef Lorenzl

Bronze Art Deco Nude Dancer by Austrian Artist Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Oakland, CA

the Art Deco period. His work is very high quality and synonymous with the style we attribute to and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco bronze by Pierre Le Faguays "Spring Dancer"
Art Deco bronze by Pierre Le Faguays "Spring Dancer"

Art Deco bronze by Pierre Le Faguays "Spring Dancer"

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

"Spring Dancer" by Pierre Le Faguays is an early 20th century Art Deco cold painted bronze figure

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Bronze Statue, "The Dance" by Lormier
French Art Deco Bronze Statue, "The Dance" by Lormier

French Art Deco Bronze Statue, "The Dance" by Lormier

By J. Lormier

Located in Oakland, CA

Outstanding huge bronze depicting an Art Deco-styled woman as she walks and controls a pair of

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze "Naked Dancer" by H. H. Dietzsch
Art Deco Bronze "Naked Dancer" by H. H. Dietzsch

Art Deco Bronze "Naked Dancer" by H. H. Dietzsch

By Hans Hubert Dietzsch

Located in Miami, FL

Hans Hubert Dietzsch, German 1880-1926, "NAKED DANCER" circa 1930, patinated bronze on marble base

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1930
Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1930

Art Deco Bronze Dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1930

By Pierre Le Faguays

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco bronze dancer by Pierre Le Faguays, circa 1930. Original bronze sculpture on marble base

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Turkish Dancer Statue Signed Kernalan, 20th Century
Art Deco Bronze Turkish Dancer Statue Signed Kernalan, 20th Century

Art Deco Bronze Turkish Dancer Statue Signed Kernalan, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A stunning Art Deco style bronze statue of a Turkish dancer, signed Kernalan, 20th century. Piece

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Claire Colinet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Rare Art Deco Sculpture Signed
Claire Colinet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Rare Art Deco Sculpture Signed

Claire Colinet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Rare Art Deco Sculpture Signed

By Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

Located in Barjols, FR

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1885-1972) Egyptian Dancer' A large patinated bronze figure

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze statue, "The Dance" by Lormier
Art Deco Bronze statue, "The Dance" by Lormier

Art Deco Bronze statue, "The Dance" by Lormier

Located in Oakland, CA

Outstanding huge bronze depicting art deco styled woman as she walks and controls a pair of Borzoi

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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Ivorid  and Bronze Art Deco Statue Figurine of Russian Ballet Dancer
Ivorid  and Bronze Art Deco Statue Figurine of Russian Ballet Dancer

Ivorid and Bronze Art Deco Statue Figurine of Russian Ballet Dancer

Located in Oakland, CA

the Ballet Russian dance troupe. A style that was very popular during the Art Deco period. There is

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Original Art Deco Bronze Dancer 'Sophie' by Joseph Adolph, circa 1930
Original Art Deco Bronze Dancer 'Sophie' by Joseph Adolph, circa 1930

Original Art Deco Bronze Dancer 'Sophie' by Joseph Adolph, circa 1930

By Joseph Adolph

Located in Kent, GB

'Sophie', an original Art Deco bronze dancer by Joseph Adolph. Adolph was an Austrian designer who

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Signed Pierre Laurel Bronze Figure of a Tambourine Dancer
Art Deco Signed Pierre Laurel Bronze Figure of a Tambourine Dancer

Art Deco Signed Pierre Laurel Bronze Figure of a Tambourine Dancer

By Pierre Laurel, Marcel Guillemard

Located in London, GB

Art Deco figurine in bronze with a very good patina. Signed Pierre Laurel & stamped with Marcel

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fan Dancer by Josef Lorenzl
Fan Dancer by Josef Lorenzl

Fan Dancer by Josef Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a young woman, naked except for a fan that she

Category

1930s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Joe Descomps Art Deco Bronze & Ivory Sculpture "Russian Dancer"
Joe Descomps Art Deco Bronze & Ivory Sculpture "Russian Dancer"

Joe Descomps Art Deco Bronze & Ivory Sculpture "Russian Dancer"

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This lovely French art deco bronze and ivory dancing lady is by Joe Descomps (1869 – 1950) and was

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20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Duo by I. Gallo
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Duo by I. Gallo

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Dancing Duo by I. Gallo

By Ignacio Gallo

Located in Oakland, CA

specialising in statuettes of bathers, dancers, nudes and pagan goddesses. While working in Paris in the mid to

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Hoop Dancer by Alexandre Kelety
Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Hoop Dancer by Alexandre Kelety

Art Deco Bronze Figure of a Hoop Dancer by Alexandre Kelety

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in London, GB

Alexandre Kelety (1880-1940) A large Art Deco bronze very well sculpted figure of a Hoop dancer

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20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French  Art Deco Egyptian dancer in bronze signed Janle!
French  Art Deco Egyptian dancer in bronze signed Janle!

French Art Deco Egyptian dancer in bronze signed Janle!

Located in Oakland, CA

This classic tall Art Deco Egyptian dancer has all the accoutrement one would expect from a

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Signed Art Deco Bronze by Fayral - Dancing Female
Signed Art Deco Bronze by Fayral - Dancing Female

Signed Art Deco Bronze by Fayral - Dancing Female

Located in East Hampton, NY

This fabulous Art Deco sculpture is intricately cast in bronze with extraordinary detail and patina

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Vintage 1930s French Sculptures

Hagenauer Art Deco Dancing Woman African Sculpture
Hagenauer Art Deco Dancing Woman African Sculpture

Hagenauer Art Deco Dancing Woman African Sculpture

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This streamlined figure is from the "African Period" of Karl Hagenauer's output. She is in excellent original condition, with a lovely blackened finish. The pair of ring necklaces ar...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Nude Art Deco Dancer by Max Le Verrer
Nude Art Deco Dancer by Max Le Verrer

Nude Art Deco Dancer by Max Le Verrer

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Fairfax, VA

A beautiful Art Deco sculpture with green patina, depicting a nude dancer balancing on one foot

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Large Nude Dancer Figurine by Limousin
Art Deco Large Nude Dancer Figurine by Limousin

Art Deco Large Nude Dancer Figurine by Limousin

By Limousin

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Ultra Art Deco, tall, nude statue by Limousin in large proportions. Dancer holding an opalescent

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fleur Bronze Dancer Sculpture
Fleur Bronze Dancer Sculpture

Fleur Bronze Dancer Sculpture

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A dramatic cold painted silver bronze figure of a stretched dancer in elegant bikini style dance

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Harem Dancer Sculpture by Van de Voorde
Art Deco Harem Dancer Sculpture by Van de Voorde

Art Deco Harem Dancer Sculpture by Van de Voorde

By Georges Van De Voorde

Located in Oakland, CA

An Art Deco Harem dancer sculpture by Belgian artist Georges Abel Van de Voorde has wonderful

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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Egyptian Dancer" Art Deco Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus
"Egyptian Dancer" Art Deco Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus

"Egyptian Dancer" Art Deco Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Authentic Art Deco cold-patinated and cold-painted bronze sculpture by the Master of Art Deco D.H

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Egyptian Dancer Bronze Figure
Egyptian Dancer Bronze Figure

Egyptian Dancer Bronze Figure

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

Deco. Second Edition by Alberto Shayo - Page 105. Art Deco and other figures by Bryan Catley - Page 85.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Bronze Art Deco Statue of a Nude Female Dancer by G. Halbout
Elegant Bronze Art Deco Statue of a Nude Female Dancer by G. Halbout

Elegant Bronze Art Deco Statue of a Nude Female Dancer by G. Halbout

Located in Heukelum, Gelderland

Bronze statue of a female nude dancer, Art Deco, circa 1930. With fondeur stamp. George Halbout

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Nude Dancing Lady with Castanets, H. Calot, Art Deco
Nude Dancing Lady with Castanets, H. Calot, Art Deco

Nude Dancing Lady with Castanets, H. Calot, Art Deco

Located in Wingene, BE

Art Deco statue of a naked lady with castanets in her hands. Signed H. Calot on the base

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Statues

Materials

Bronze

Gerda Gerdago Art Deco Harlequin Style Dancer Lamp
Gerda Gerdago Art Deco Harlequin Style Dancer Lamp

Gerda Gerdago Art Deco Harlequin Style Dancer Lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Art Deco by Gerda Gerdago figural lamp, with a female dancer kicking a glass millefiori globe

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Signed Chiparus Bronze Dancer
Signed Chiparus Bronze Dancer

Signed Chiparus Bronze Dancer

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is an exquisite bronze statue of a dancer scantily clad dancer on a graduated Portoro marble

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

"Spring Dance" French Art Deco Sculptures by Pierre Laurel 1925.
"Spring Dance" French Art Deco Sculptures by Pierre Laurel 1925.

"Spring Dance" French Art Deco Sculptures by Pierre Laurel 1925.

By Les Neveux De J. Lehmann, Pierre Laurel

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Bronze and Marble Sculptures, "SPRING DANCE", French Art Deco Dancers by Pierre Laurel

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gotthilf Jaeger, Bronze Dancing Girl
Gotthilf Jaeger, Bronze Dancing Girl

Gotthilf Jaeger, Bronze Dancing Girl

By Gotthilf Jaeger

Located in Pewsey, GB

Gotthilf Jaeger - A superb Large patinated bronze figure of a nude dancing girl. C1020. Mounted on

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fanny Rozet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Figural Mirror
Fanny Rozet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Figural Mirror

Fanny Rozet Bronze Egyptian Dancer Figural Mirror

By Fanny Rozet

Located in Barjols, FR

A very elegant bronze Egyptian dancer with scarf figural mirror. Bronze in excellent condition

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Naked Dancer Bronze Signed A. Bouraine, France, 1930
Naked Dancer Bronze Signed A. Bouraine, France, 1930

Naked Dancer Bronze Signed A. Bouraine, France, 1930

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Biarritz, FR

dimensions : 12 x 12 cm Bronze height : 43 cm

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Dancing Goat Bookends by Paul Silvestre
French Bronze Dancing Goat Bookends by Paul Silvestre

French Bronze Dancing Goat Bookends by Paul Silvestre

By Paul Silvestre

Located in Fairfax, VA

Pair of 1930s French bronze dancing goat bookends. Marks on the base and Susse Fes Ents Paris and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Dancing Figure by Cubist Sculptor Joseph Csaky
Bronze Dancing Figure by Cubist Sculptor Joseph Csaky

Bronze Dancing Figure by Cubist Sculptor Joseph Csaky

By Joseph Csaky

Located in Oakland, CA

several movements: Cubism, De Stijl, and Art Deco. The piece we offer is a black patinated bronze cast

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Female Nude Disc Dancer Statue By Garcia
French Art Deco Female Nude Disc Dancer Statue By Garcia

French Art Deco Female Nude Disc Dancer Statue By Garcia

Located in Oakland, CA

lot of time exploring. Green patinated female (spelter) dancer with a disc held behind her back. With

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Two African Dancers, Bronze Signed Arsene Matton, Belgium School
Two African Dancers, Bronze Signed Arsene Matton, Belgium School

Two African Dancers, Bronze Signed Arsene Matton, Belgium School

By Arsène Matton

Located in Paris, FR

Two African dancers, bronze with a beautiful brown patina, signed Arsene Matton (1873-1953

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Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Golden Bronze Sculpture, Dancer "Dourga" by D.H. Chiparus
Golden Bronze Sculpture, Dancer "Dourga" by D.H. Chiparus

Golden Bronze Sculpture, Dancer "Dourga" by D.H. Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Greven, DE

Golden bronze sculpture, dancer "Dourga" by D.H. Chiparus. Real bronze on a marble base with stamp

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Scarf Dancer
Scarf Dancer

Scarf Dancer

Sold|$2,539

Scarf Dancer

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

. The fine bronze figure of a semi naked dancer in stylized pose has a wonderful cold painted golden

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hoop Dancer
Hoop Dancer

Hoop Dancer

Sold|$4,597

Hoop Dancer

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An enticing cold painted silver bronze figure of a naked Art Deco dancer in stretched pose holding

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Scarf Dancer
Scarf Dancer

Scarf Dancer

Sold|$8,166

Scarf Dancer

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a naked dancer holding the end of a scarf

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure of a Nude Dancer by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot
Bronze Figure of a Nude Dancer by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot

Bronze Figure of a Nude Dancer by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot

By Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot

Located in Fairfax, VA

French bronze Art Deco nude with cymbals dancer with balanced on the toes of one foot. By Lucien

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Female Dancer, Karen
Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Female Dancer, Karen

Early 20th Century Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Female Dancer, Karen

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

An energetic early 20th century cold painted bronze figure of a female dancer holding an animated

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Dancer Sculpture
Spanish Dancer Sculpture

Spanish Dancer Sculpture

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in London, GB

A striking early 20th Century cold painted bronze study of an Art Deco beauty in a stylised pose

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Harlequin Dancer by Lorenzl
Harlequin Dancer by Lorenzl

Harlequin Dancer by Lorenzl

By Josef Lorenzl

Located in Warlingham, GB

Large and rare bronze art deco harlequin dancer by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925 and signed in the

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Sculpture of Nude Woman and Dancing Goat by Henri Fugère
Sculpture of Nude Woman and Dancing Goat by Henri Fugère

Sculpture of Nude Woman and Dancing Goat by Henri Fugère

By Henri Fugère

Located in Fairfax, VA

Bronze sculpture featuring a nude woman playing two horns while a small goat dances on two feet

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Art Deco Dancing Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of art deco dancing bronze you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every item from our selection of art deco dancing bronze was constructed with great care. Find 227 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of art deco dancing bronze now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of art deco dancing bronze is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of art deco dancing bronze over the years, but those crafted by Josef Lorenzl, Marcel-André Bouraine and Pierre Le Faguays are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Art Deco Dancing Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of art deco dancing bronze at 1stDibs is $4,013, while they’re typically $331 on the low end and $49,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.