Figure - Escena de Caza - Brass

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Description from the seller

This sculpture in brass or bronze represents a hunting scene that is very typical of the heroic imagery of mid-20th-century Art Deco. The composition is dynamic and theatrical: a half-naked, muscular hunter, in full bodily tension, raises a spear over his head as he faces a large felid — probably a lion — that pounces toward him with its mouth open.

Notable stylistic features

• Materials and finishes
The contrast between the hunter's dark, matte tone and the brighter gold finish of the animal is very characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative pieces, which sought to dramatize the scene through the color and sheen of metal.
• Art Deco composition
Although the scene is classic, the stylization of the forms — defined musculature, tense lines, a heroic posture — fits the late Art Deco aesthetic: idealized figures, movement frozen in a moment of maximum energy, and a certain mythological air.
• Transparent base
The rectangular stand made of translucent material (likely acrylic or glass) is a detail very characteristic of decorative production from the 1940s–60s. It elevates the piece and gives it a modern, almost architectural feel.
• Narrative dramatism
The sculpture captures the moment just before impact: the spear has not yet descended and the feline is in full attack. That 'frozen moment' is a device widely used in decorative sculpture of the era to convey strength and movement without the need for extensive anatomical detail.

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This sculpture in brass or bronze represents a hunting scene that is very typical of the heroic imagery of mid-20th-century Art Deco. The composition is dynamic and theatrical: a half-naked, muscular hunter, in full bodily tension, raises a spear over his head as he faces a large felid — probably a lion — that pounces toward him with its mouth open.

Notable stylistic features

• Materials and finishes
The contrast between the hunter's dark, matte tone and the brighter gold finish of the animal is very characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative pieces, which sought to dramatize the scene through the color and sheen of metal.
• Art Deco composition
Although the scene is classic, the stylization of the forms — defined musculature, tense lines, a heroic posture — fits the late Art Deco aesthetic: idealized figures, movement frozen in a moment of maximum energy, and a certain mythological air.
• Transparent base
The rectangular stand made of translucent material (likely acrylic or glass) is a detail very characteristic of decorative production from the 1940s–60s. It elevates the piece and gives it a modern, almost architectural feel.
• Narrative dramatism
The sculpture captures the moment just before impact: the spear has not yet descended and the feline is in full attack. That 'frozen moment' is a device widely used in decorative sculpture of the era to convey strength and movement without the need for extensive anatomical detail.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style
Art Deco
Title
Escena de Caza
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
35 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
SpainVerified
2695
Objects sold
90.53%
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