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Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of the 'Theban Dancer' by CJR Colinet

Documentation

Signed

Origin

France

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Silvered Bronze.

Dimensions

W.	23.23 in;	H.	21.65 in;	D.	9.06 in;
W.	59 cm;	H.	55 cm;	D.	23 cm;

Creation Date

1925

Description

Art Deco gilt bronze sculpture of the 'Theban Dancer' by CJR Colinet
French, c. 1925
Height 55cm, width 59cm, depth 23cm

The important French female sculptor Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet, beautifully made this Art Deco model using veined green marble and silvered and gilt bronze mounts. Known as the 'Theban Dancer', the figure is depicted in revealing dress performing a dance, with motifs throughout in the ancient Egyptian style. The figure is finely cast in bronze and set upon the marble base with relief bronze panel. The figure is stamped ‘94’ with the base inscribed ‘Cl. J. R. Colinet’.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco

Dealer Reference Number

16408

Incollect Reference Number

374015