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French, Art Deco Terracotta Athlete Sculpture by Bargas

$2,450
£1,855.65
€2,131.15
CA$3,433.25
A$3,732.64
CHF 1,979.05
MX$44,744.84
NOK 25,152.68
SEK 23,043.28
DKK 15,927.63

About the Item

This fabulous French Art Deco patinated terracotta sculpture of a nude male athlete is signed Henri Bargas. This well executed sculpture has a patinated finish that resembles bronze and dates to the 1930s. Bargas exhibited at the Paris International Exhibition of 1925, credited with the beginning of the Art Deco style. His male figural pieces are characterized by a demonstration of athletic prowess in the heroic Greek manner.
  • Creator:
    Henri Bargas (Artist)
  • Similar to:
    Charles Lemanceau (Artist)Alexandre Kéléty (Artist)Demetre Chiparus (Artist)Ferdinand Preiss (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good age and use appropriate condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KIRBY ANTIQUES-Sculpture- LU869457706131stDibs: LU86945770613

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