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Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Reclining Woman by Darcles

About the Item

An Art Deco bronze sculpture by Darcles entitled “Nu Allonge” (Reclining Nude) on a marble base. Created in 1925 and embodying all the stylistic elements of the Deco Era and executed by the master sculptor “Darcles”. The period hairstyle in rolls and curls, the elaborate draping of the fabric creating a fan-shaped backdrop and the perfect rendering of her face, hands, feet show the characteristic details that make this an iconic piece. The patina is also exceptional, with a delicate shading that makes the skin tones separate from the folds of the fabric as well as the bronze base in contrast to the black marble. As was prevalent in the 1920s and 30s, Sculptors often used a variety of names (pseudonyms) for their work as this enabled them to work for many different foundries and produce editions in a range of prices -sometimes producing the same design in different materials (plaster, shelter, art metal or bronze). Pieces marked with the name ” Darcles “are quite rare and this is an especially spectacular example.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1925
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31521stDibs: LU871424337842
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