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"Glory, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Celebrating World War I French Soldiers, 1934

$7,750
£5,880.52
€6,723.85
CA$10,824.65
A$12,035.54
CHF 6,284.29
MX$146,501.78
NOK 80,184.84
SEK 75,129.37
DKK 50,181.34
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About the Item

Rare and striking, this bold, bronze allegorical sculpture is entitled "Glory" or "Gloire," and is a smaller version of a grand public sculpture -- the Monument des Fusiliers Marins Francais -- that was sculpted by Jules Bernaert in 1934 to pay tribute to the French riflemen in World War I who defended the Melle region. This figure is part of a larger stone and bronze monument located in Melle, northeast of Brussels near Ghent. The piece has a beautiful verdigris finish, and the Art Deco, stylized form of the female figure and her drapery catches the light beautifully. The sculpture is mounted on a square of marble in a lovely golden color.
  • Creator:
    Jules Bernaerts (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.25 in (87 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Minor structural damages. Overall excellent; some rubbing to verdigris patina; old repair to sword.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865129410962

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