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Sculpture Art Deco in Spelter "The Archer" (ca. 1920) by Jean De Rancourt
$3,590.51
£2,648.65
€3,000
CA$4,942.15
A$5,339.14
CHF 2,840.48
MX$64,244.43
NOK 35,966.43
SEK 32,892.28
DKK 22,859.72
About the Item
- The Artwork:
This sculpture by Jean de Roncourt embodies a striking dramatic tension through the figure of an archer in full action. Kneeling, with a taut torso and prominent muscles, the man draws his bow in a gesture of controlled power. The dynamic, almost choreographic posture reveals a perfect knowledge of human anatomy, typical of the Art Deco movement to which de Roncourt belonged. The grey-patinated spelter confers an antique nobility on the subject, while the onyx base adds a touch of refinement.
The archer, dressed in a simple loincloth, seems frozen in a moment suspended between concentration and the release of energy. His face, turned towards the sky, expresses determination, self-control, and perhaps a spiritual or heroic quest. Through its clean lines and expressive force, the work evokes the ideals of virility, impetus, and classical beauty revisited through the lens of modernism.
Jean de Roncourt, known for his athletic male figures, pays homage here to contained strength and the elegance of movement. The sculpture transcends the simple representation of a gesture to become a symbol: that of man in harmony with his inner strength and the laws of nature.
- Biography of Jean de Roncourt:
Jean de Roncourt is a French sculptor active during the interwar period, notably in the 1920s and 1930s, the heyday of the Art Deco style. Few precise biographical details about him survive, but his work is well-identified: he specialized in powerful, heroic male figures, often in motion, embodying the virile and athletic ideal of his time. He primarily worked with spelter, a zinc-based alloy, which he patinated to imitate bronze. His sculptures, often produced in series, were intended for interior decoration and demonstrate a great sense of modeling and dynamism. Through his art, Jean de Roncourt illustrates the spirit of an era focused on progress, physical strength, and stylized elegance.
- Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Spelter,Patinated
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unkown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Ixelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10116247405632
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