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A fabulous cold painted Art Deco bronze figure of a dancer in costume holding a glass bubble before her. The bronze with excellent enamel painted colour and fine hand finished detail, raised on a portoro marble base, signed A Godard
The figure was posed at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, in 1930 by Georgia Graves, who was trained by Ernest Belcher of Los Angeles.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 33 cm.
Width: 12 cm.
Depth: 8 cm.
Condition: Excellent Original Condition.
Circa: 1930.
Materials: Cold Painted Bronze, Marble and Glass.
Book Ref: Art Deco and Other Figures by Bryan Catley.
Page No.166.
SKU: 9142.
ABOUT
Armand Godard (French, 1883 - 1948)
Armand Godard, a prominent Art Deco sculptor, was born in France in 1883. Renowned for his dynamic and avant-garde works, Godard's sculptures epitomized the sleek and geometric aesthetic of the Art Deco movement. His creations often depicted figures of dancers and occasionally exotic animals, infused with a sense of fluidity and motion.
Godard's mastery of form and composition allowed him to capture the essence of modernity while drawing inspiration from classical themes. His sculptures, such as "Bubble Dancer" and "Prowling Panther," showcased his ability to combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative design techniques, earning him widespread acclaim during the height of the Art Deco era.
Through his distinctive style and pioneering spirit, Armand Godard left an indelible mark on the world of sculpture, influencing subsequent generations of artists and designers with his bold and dynamic approach to form and expression.
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