F. Dengler - Bust, Heilig Hart van Jezus - 15 cm - Spelter

France • F. Dengler • Bust of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in a crisp Art Deco contemporary style • Nickel-plated spelter on an octagonal pedestal • circa 1930-1940

A Sacred Heart bust in a pronounced Art Deco form, cast in nickel-plated spelter and featuring a hand-engraved signature on the edge of the pedestal. What immediately sets this object apart is the geometric stylization: the clothing is not modeled in traditional folds but folded into sharp flat triangles and diamonds, while the radiating corona around the heart has been reduced to pure geometric shapes. The rear edge of the pedestal bears the maker’s handwritten signature, giving the piece a personal and documented character within religious applied art.

This expressive devotional object is particularly at home in an eclectic interior, a sleek Mid-Century Modern setting, or a stylish Art Deco environment. The nickel-plated surface catches ambient light in a subtle way, allowing the sculpture to read visually and feel powerfully present on a mantel, sideboard, or wall console even in a dim corner of the room.

Specifications:
Dimensions: 15 x 16 x 7 cm
Weight: 714 g
Material: spelter, nickel-plated

Provenance:
Acquired through the classic antique trade in Belgium, originating from a private collection of religious heritage.

Condition:
Overall condition is good. The bust is made of spelter, with the nickel plating having partly worn off in places due to age, particularly on the face, chest, and shoulders. These signs of age and texture variations do not diminish the decorative value of this distinctive art object; they also contribute to its character. There are no sticker residues on the reverse. There are no cracks, restorations, or missing parts observed. See the images.

Shipping:
The object is packed extremely professionally and with the utmost care in double cardboard boxes with high-quality cushioning to ensure safe shipping. We always ship with an extra-secure Track and Trace service. Be sure to check the feedback left by previously satisfied buyers.

Biography and History:
The statue is signed on the pedestal edge with the name F. Dengler. In standard lexicons, there is no prominent independent artist or auction oeuvre associated with this specific name, indicating a competent atelier-modeler working within the flourishing Franco-Belgian devotional-foundry industry of the interwar period. Comparable ateliers, such as those of related casters and producers, regularly produced articulated and modernistically styled religious objects. The typical hollow-cast spelter construction fits seamlessly with the production context from around 1930 to 1940 in France.

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