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Finely Cast French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture “Playtime” by Marcel Bouraine

$5,950
£4,510.92
€5,199.89
CA$8,379.62
A$9,292.38
CHF 4,882.46
MX$113,537.08
NOK 61,086.18
SEK 57,339.82
DKK 38,818.23

About the Item

MARCEL-ANDRÉ BOURAINE French, active 1918-1935 "Playtime" Lost-wax cast and verde patinated bronze signed in cast "M. BOURAINE", the base edge "Susse Frs. Edts Paris", "cire purdue" and foundry cachet for Susse verso cast circa 1930 Item # 408HIK27W A very finely cast example after Bouraine's model of La Recréation edited by Susse in the 1930s, the present cast remains in exquisite original condition with its vibrant and emerald-like verde patination positively glowing like a jewel. The endearing scene captures a mother teasing her son, pulling him forward by his hand while he is obviously playing hard to get. Naturalistic and stylistically reminiscent of the treatment of mythological subjects, the woman and her son are portrayed in a dreamlike state that defies any specific era: both could exist in this present moment as easily as a thousand years before. Executed using the lost-wax method, the details in the subject are captured directly from the wax model from which the bronze was cast by Susse. Positively brilliant in execution and composition. A terracotta example of the model is pictured in Alberto Shayo's landmark reference work Statuettes of the Art Deco Period (p. 61). Measurements: 14 1/2" H x 21 7/8" W x 8 5/8" D Condition Report: Exquisite original condition. Very minor handling wear including to her proper left shoulder and knee, the strands of the boy's hair; a naturally patinated scuff to her shouldblade verso, . Carefully cleaned and sealed in conservator's wax. A very fine presentation, ready to place. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 21.88 in (55.58 cm)Depth: 8.63 in (21.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
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  • Seller Location:
    Shippensburg, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 408HIK27W1stDibs: LU1059041838032

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