by Laurens for Max Le verrier - Sculpture, Diane the huntress - 22.5 cm - Green patinated spelter mounted on a marble base - 1930

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A French Art Deco sculpture of Diane the Huntress by Laurens for Max Le Verrier, in green patinated spelter on a dark marble base, dating from the 1930s and signed on the base for added provenance.

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An exquisite and characteristic French Art Deco sculpture, depicting the Roman goddess Diane the Huntress (Diana Chasseresse). This piece is attributed to the sculptor Laurens and was produced by the famous Parisian art foundry of Max Le Verrier (1891–1973).The dynamic figure of Diane is captured in a powerful, kneeling pose, shielding her eyes to scan the horizon, while holding a spear in the other hand.Sculptor:

Laurens (Hand signed on the base).
Foundry/Publisher: Max Le Verrier,
France, circa 1920s–1930s.
Material: Art Metal (Spelter/Régule) with a beautiful, original green/verdigris patina, mounted on a solid, dark (likely black marble or stone) base.

Good condition, the figure is firmly mounted on the base. The spear (a separate element) is present. See all pictures to make a informed decision, the pictures are part of the description.

This sculpture is a highly collectible example of French Art Deco mythological themes, combining the elegance of the period with a powerful, athletic pose favored by the great sculptors working with the Le Verrier foundry.

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An exquisite and characteristic French Art Deco sculpture, depicting the Roman goddess Diane the Huntress (Diana Chasseresse). This piece is attributed to the sculptor Laurens and was produced by the famous Parisian art foundry of Max Le Verrier (1891–1973).The dynamic figure of Diane is captured in a powerful, kneeling pose, shielding her eyes to scan the horizon, while holding a spear in the other hand.Sculptor:

Laurens (Hand signed on the base).
Foundry/Publisher: Max Le Verrier,
France, circa 1920s–1930s.
Material: Art Metal (Spelter/Régule) with a beautiful, original green/verdigris patina, mounted on a solid, dark (likely black marble or stone) base.

Good condition, the figure is firmly mounted on the base. The spear (a separate element) is present. See all pictures to make a informed decision, the pictures are part of the description.

This sculpture is a highly collectible example of French Art Deco mythological themes, combining the elegance of the period with a powerful, athletic pose favored by the great sculptors working with the Le Verrier foundry.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
France
Material
Green patinated spelter mounted on a marble base
Artist
by Laurens for Max Le verrier
Title of artwork
Diane the huntress
Signature
Hand signed
Year
1930
Condition
Good condition
Height
22.5 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Weight
3595 g
BelgiumVerified
1475
Objects sold
97.67%
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