Bronze Art Deco by Susse Frères P. Sylvestre

  

Superb, sensual and mysterious work whose themes come from Greek mythology: according to Homer, Zeus took the form of a swan to seduce Leda at night. The work is a great success as it brings out the enchanting and magical aspect of the beautiful woman captivated by the enigmatic bird! French sculptor awarded the second second grand prize as well as the Desprez prize, then the first second grand prize in Rome in 1912.

He exhibited regularly from 1921 at the Salon of French Artists, where he won a gold medal in 1930. A non-competitive member of the Society of French Artists, he received an honorary diploma for the International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques of 1937 in Paris for its four steles adorning the facade of the Languedoc-Pyrénées pavilion. He was named Knight of the Legion of Honor in 1906. The plaster casting (inscription on the sculpture) of this bronze gives it a raw character, strikingly vital. The casting is light - with the precise amount of metal needed for casting - a guarantee of exceptional quality. It was made in the Susse Frères workshops (signature and stamp). The medal patina has a very beautiful appearance, giving a lot of authenticity to the piece. H 17 - L 39 - P 13 cm. You will receive what you see in the photos. Worldwide shipping - consult me for shipping outside the European Union.