Vide poche - Max Le Verrier - France - Art Deco - Bronze

Bronze trinket dish / catchall with a two-tone patina, signed “Max Le Verrier” (1891–1973), a renowned French sculptor and maker of art bronzes, highly regarded worldwide and particularly known for his Art Deco creations.

Diameter: approximately 10 cm
Weight: 205 g
Material: Bronze
Patina: dark green, with gilded or bronze-colored raised details.
Design: a long-legged bird with a curved neck and widely outstretched wings.
Background: finely grained surface, contrasting with the smooth parts of the design.
Reverse: three small cast feet and raised signature “M. Le Verrier” and inscription “Bronze”

The bird depicted is a stylized crane or swan, identifiable by its long neck, slender legs and large wings.
The graphic treatment of the feathers, geometric lines and emphasis on the silhouette are characteristic of the Art Deco decorative vocabulary.

The catchall is in good overall condition (signs of wear visible in the photos).

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A little history:

Max Le Verrier (1891–1973) was a French sculptor and decorative artist, and an important figure in the decorative arts of the Art Deco period. Trained in part at the Geneva School of Fine Arts, he opened his own workshop in Paris in the 1920s and developed a substantial range of decorative objects: sculptures, statuettes, lamps, catchalls, ashtrays, bookends and desk accessories.

His work is characterized by stylized forms, pronounced reliefs and particularly careful patination, often in green, brown or gold. He worked in bronze as well as various art alloys, allowing him to produce his designs in multiple examples.

Today, Max Le Verrier is particularly sought after for his Art Deco creations from the 1920s and 1930s, especially his female and animal sculptures, as well as his small decorative objects, such as this catchall, which testify to the great diversity of his output.