Items Similar to Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Archer Learning a Boy to Use a Bow by Gennarelli 1930

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Figure of a Nude Holding a Bird, by Amadeo Gennarelli

Art Deco Trumpeter Sculpture Made Out of Bronze, Original Condition, Made 1930s

Original Bronze Art Deco Czech Sculpture for Skoda Automobiles

Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture

Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 21

Largest Size Made Original Art Deco Nickeled Bronze Sculpture Gennarelli

$27,750

About

This impressive model of the nude holding a dove towering 34" high is the largest and rarest size made. A fine original French Art Deco polished nickeled bronze and black Belgian marble statue by Amadeo Gennarelli; signed Gennarelli in the stone base. The figure called "Le messager", the messenger is the original name created by the artist. In addition to the artist's signature, this sculpture bears the original label inscribed with this title and date 5 -1- 1918. Over the years it was also known as “Messenger of Love”, and " The Carrier Pigeon" The statue is a magnificent cast of highly impressive scale. Amedeo Gennarelli was a 20th century artist born in Naples, Italy and died in Paris, France. He settled and worked in Paris France from 1913 to 1930 and exhibited at the Salon, particularly in the 1920s. Gennarelli became a very well known sculptor who worked in bronze, marble, ceramics and on occasion wood. One of his most well-known works is " Le messager ", this model of the nude with bird. Marble base footprint : 7" deep x 7 1/2" wide BIBLIO GRAPHY: Art Deco and other figures by Bryan Catley page 151 for illustration of an example of this model Victor Arwas Art Deco page 158 for illustration of an example of this model. E. Benezit Dictionnaire des Peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et Graveurs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amadeo Gennarelli was a pupil of various famous Italian painters and sculptors, most notably Auguste René Rodin ( 1840 – 1917) in Paris. He befriended the Swiss sculptor Auguste Rodo de Niederhausen (1863-1913) and during this time he worked carving marble in his atelier. Gennarelli also worked with the Hebrard foundry learning bronze casting techniques. In Paris Gennarelli displayed at the Salon of 1913 for the first time and continued to exhibit with great success until 1938. .

Details

Creator
Amadeo Gennarelli (Sculptor)
Dimensions
Height: 34 in. (86.36 cm)Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm)Depth: 8.25 in. (20.96 cm)
Style
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques
Belgian Black Marble,Bronze,Nickel
Place of Origin
France
Period
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture
1918
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition; flea bite imperfections, unnoticeable small old repair on marble base, minor superficial scuffs on bronze, commensurate with age and use.
Seller Location
New York City, NY
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU901327538502
View Invoice

Shipping & Returns

Shipping
Ships From: Queens, NY
Return Policy
A return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.

1stDibs Buyer Protection Guaranteed

If your item arrives not as described, we’ll work with you and the seller to make it right. Learn More

About the Seller

5.0

Located in New York City, NY

Platinum Seller

These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.

Established in 1986

1stDibs seller since 2010

113 sales on 1stDibs

Typical response time: <1 hour

20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze by Amedeo Gennarelli

$10,000

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Archer Learning a Boy to Use a Bow by Gennarelli 1930

By Amadeo Gennarelli

Located in Antwerp, BE

The young archer, Art Deco bronze sculpture of a boy learning to use a bow. By Amadeo Gennarelli, Born in Napels, worked in France. The bronze has a lively green patina, France ca. 1...

Category