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1930s French Antique Lifesize Children Sculptures in Bronze Finish

$11,800per set
$20,000per set41% Off
£8,958.33per set
£15,183.62per set41% Off
€10,327.50per set
€17,504.24per set41% Off
CA$16,692.73per set
CA$28,292.76per set41% Off
A$17,971.24per set
A$30,459.73per set41% Off
CHF 9,623.95per set
CHF 16,311.78per set41% Off
MX$216,547.05per set
MX$367,028.91per set41% Off
NOK 121,427.57per set
NOK 205,809.44per set41% Off
SEK 111,125.84per set
SEK 188,348.88per set41% Off
DKK 77,171.22per set
DKK 130,798.68per set41% Off

About the Item

France, early 20th century. Pair of two lifesize sculptures, brother and sister, the boy sitting cross-legged and the girl on a stump holding a play ball in her hands. This work of art is in plaster and distinguished by a high quality rare finish resembling bronze that makes these sculptures very unique and surprising. The execution is characterized by a crude inspiration, giving a rough lively appearance. These sculptures come from the sunroom of a private castle in La Loire region and the previous owner gave an attribution to Charles Albert Despiau (1874-1946) who worked with Rodin. It is true that Despiau worked with different medium and several of his sculptures were life-sized with a "crude" finish.
  • Attributed to:
    Charles Albert Despiau (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Expressionist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 172P1stDibs: U1207239112222

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