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1930s French Masterwork: “Horse Heads in Motion" Terracotta by Irénée Rochard

$3,191.26
£2,417.45
€2,740
CA$4,421.05
A$4,958.51
CHF 2,596.69
MX$60,250.69
NOK 32,973.65
SEK 31,261.35
DKK 20,861.72

About the Item

An iconic Art Deco sculpture, titled "Vers le But", by renowned French sculptor Irénée Rochard**, produced in the 1930s and edited by Reveyrolis Paris, Bronzier d’Art. Made from terracotta with a lustrous bronze-effect patina, the piece is a rare collectible that captures equine movement with elegance and dynamism. Signed I. Rochard** lower right Inscribed Edition Reveyrolis Paris on the reverse Features original label inside with model number 4245 Documented in the 1930 Reveyrolis Catalogue, No. 4245 Minor wear consistent with age and original patination Dimensions: Height 42.5 cm This piece exemplifies Rochard's finesse with animal forms and his ability to evoke kinetic energy and natural grace. The terracotta medium gives the sculpture a warm, organic texture, enhanced by its bronzed finish. Irénée Rochard (1906–1984) was a celebrated French decorative sculptor, internationally recognized for his stylized animal figures. Blending Art Nouveau sensitivity with Art Deco dynamism, Rochard’s works often feature materials like bronze, marble, ceramic, wood, and terracotta. His skill in capturing animal essence made him one of the standout figures of early 20th-century French sculpture.
  • Creator:
    Irénée Rochard (Sculptor),Editions Reveyrolis (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Terracotta,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bochum, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 40651stDibs: LU980445851942

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