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Jean de Roncourt Art Deco "The Blacksmith" Sculpture engraved "G. Hervor", 1930s
$5,047.98
£3,739.21
€4,200
CA$6,905.46
A$7,526.60
CHF 3,979.25
MX$90,606
NOK 50,506.57
SEK 46,304.20
DKK 32,001.68
About the Item
This magnificent and iconic French Art Deco sculpture, circa 1930, titled "The Blacksmith" (Le Forgeron), is signed G. Hervor, a known pseudonym for the highly regarded French sculptor Jean de Roncourt (1893–1953).
The piece is executed in patinated spelter (régule), which displays a beautiful original green patina simulating aged bronze verdigris, contrasting dramatically with the sleek, polished black marble base.
The composition captures a powerful, semi-nude male figure in a dramatic, athletic pose, kneeling as he prepares to deliver a blow with a hammer to a curved iron rod, powerfully embodying the dynamism, heroic male form, and industrial strength celebrated during the Art Deco era.
This quintessential example of 20th-century decorative art makes a striking architectural statement and is a sought-after piece from an artist famed for his robust figurative works.
Dimensions
W 47.5 cm / 18.7 inches., D 19 cm / 7.5 inches., H 39 cm / 15.4 inches
- Creator:Jean de Roncourt (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 18.71 in (47.5 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The sculpture retains its original, vibrant green patina, which shows characteristic signs of wear and fading consistent with its nearly 100-year vintage. There is natural patina loss and silvering across the raised surfaces, particularly visible on.
- Seller Location:Beirut, LB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5042148013752
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