Vintage French Deco R. Ponti “Femme a La Biche” Carved Stone and Bronze Sculpture

5,950.00 USD

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Description

This compelling vintage sculpture beautifully captures a tender moment between a kneeling female figure (suggestive of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt) and a small deer (hind). The piece showcases a sophisticated contrast in materials, with the elegant female form likely carved from a light-colored marble or composite stone, while the deer is executed in contrasting dark bronze or cast metal with a deep patina. Mounted on an expressive, heavily textured base and set upon a subtle rectangular marble plinth, this composition evokes the romantic naturalism of Neoclassical and Art Deco-era figurative works, perfect for a designer seeking narrative and texture. This large-scale tableau functions as an arresting decorative centerpiece for a mantle, console, or library display, offering a timeless blend of classical mythology and natural beauty. The dual materials provide rich visual interest and textural depth. The sculpture is in great vintage condition; the bronze deer shows a deep, natural patina, and the marble figure exhibits appropriate minor age-related wear and slight discoloration, authenticating its age. Measuring 23.5 inches wide, 7.75 inches deep, and 16 inches tall, this captivating piece invites a sense of quiet drama and historical weight into any interior setting.

Details

Designer

seeking narrative and texture.

Condition

Good

Condition notes

In great as found condition. Minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate with age.

Period

Art Deco (1920s-1940s)

Style

Art Deco

Materials

Bronze, Stone

Dimensions

Width 23.5 inches × Depth 7.75 inches × Height 16 inches

Item number

SP1025-748177-36509

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