Cast Animal Sculptures

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

A very fine Art Deco study of a leaping fish with fine silvered surface with good hand chased detail in a naturalistic manner adding to the strength and animation of this well modelled figure. Signed E M Sandoz and inscribed with foundry mark Susse Freres ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 11 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1925 Foundry: Susse Freres Materials: Silvered Bronze SKU: 4573 ABOUT Édouard Marcel Sandoz Édouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881 ~ 1971) Sandoz along with Francois Pompon and Rembrandt Bugatti, was one of the leading animal sculptors of the 20th Century. After studying Chemistry in Geneva, he moved to Paris to study at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts. His work focused on both human and animal forms in bronze and stone. All of his sculptures are characterised by a geometric form which is strongly influenced by both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Sandoz bronzes...