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

Creator: Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

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’.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Marble, Ormolu, Silvered Bronze.
Creation Date:	1925
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	16408
Incollect Reference #:	374015

Dimensions

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

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.