Robert Delandre (1879-1961) - Sculpture, Athlete Saluant - 85 cm - Bronze, Marble - 1924

The French sculptor Robert Delandre (1879-1961) participated in the artistic competitions of the 1924 Paris Summer Olympics in the sculpture category.

ART DECO SCULPTURE
ROBERT DELANDRE 1879-1957
Title: Saluting Athlete or The Victor

Description:
Solid bronze with nuanced brown patina, mounted on a rectangular base in green sea marble with white veins.
Lost-wax bronze casting of the period.
Total height: approx. 52 cm
Weight: 7 kg
Original fixation: through-going threaded rod under the base.
Details: Presence of two original foundry vent holes at the level of the shorts.

Provenance and dedication:
Brass plaque added, engraved at the time:
Souvenir offered by the staff of the
Central Fund to their dear Secretary-General
Mr. FERRA in testimonial of their affectionate
sympathy
26-4-24
Piece offered by the staff of Société Générale - Caisse Centrale de Corse, in Ajaccio.
Family history: found in Ajaccio.

Condition:
Excellent state of preservation. Original patina. No restorations, no damage. Original assembly.

Bibliography:
Model listed for Robert Delandre, published by the foundries Susse and Colin & Cie in the 1920s.