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Irénée ROCHARD Art Deco Fennec Couple Sculpture, France, 1920
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Rare and elegant French Art Deco animal sculpture by Irénée Rochard, France, circa 1920s. This refined composition depicts a pair of fennec foxes, captured with remarkable vitality and stylized grace—hallmarks of Rochard’s celebrated animalier work.
Executed in spelter, the sculpture features a distinct double patina, individually applied to each fennec, enhancing contrast and visual depth. The figures are mounted on a sophisticated onyx and marble base, perfectly complementing the warm metallic tones and emphasizing the streamlined Art Deco aesthetic.
The piece is signed “I. Rochard” on the base and marked “France” on the reverse of the reclining fennec, confirming its authenticity. With its balanced proportions, fine detailing, and exotic subject matter, this sculpture is a strong example of French Art Deco animal sculpture, ideal for collectors of early 20th-century decorative arts.
Measurements
Width: 13.6 in (34.5 cm)
Height: 10.2 in (26 cm)
Depth: 7.1 in (18 cm)
Artist: Irénée Rochard
Country: France
Period: 1920s, Art Deco
About Irénée Rochard (1906–1984)
Irénée Rochard was one of the most respected French animal sculptors of the Art Deco and postwar periods, celebrated for his expressive yet highly stylized depictions of animals. His work bridges Art Deco elegance and naturalistic observation, often focusing on exotic species rendered with fluid lines and strong sculptural presence.
Rochard exhibited extensively at the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon de la Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, earning widespread critical acclaim. His career was marked by numerous prestigious awards, reflecting his lasting influence on French sculpture and decorative arts.
Major Awards and Distinctions
1931 – Gold Medal, Colonial Exhibition
1941 – Bronze Medal, National Society of Fine Arts
1948 – Silver Medal, National Society of Fine Arts
1952 – Gold Medal, National Society of Fine Arts
1960 – Taylor Prize
1961 – Prize of the Academy of Fine Arts
1964 – Arthur Leduc Prize
1965 – Member of the Jury, National Society of Fine Arts
1970 – Prize of the Institut de France
1973 – Prize of the Institute of Fine Arts
1976 – Thérèse-Rivière Prize
1980 – Medal of Honor, National Society of Fine Arts
1981 – Édouard-Marcel Sandoz Prize for Animal Sculpture
Rochard’s sculptures are now held in private and institutional collections and are highly sought after by collectors of Art Deco animalier sculpture, particularly works featuring exotic fauna such as felines, birds, and desert animals.
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