A spectacular and very nice bronze sculpture by Paul Philippe circa 1925.
Medal patina,on an onyx plinth.
Signed P Philippe and N° 40.
Ancient cast.
H : 25.9″ ( the largest size for this sculpture)
Very good condition
P PHILIPPE THE CHALLENGE
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Description
Paul Philippe is a French sculptor born in Berlin.
He studied in Paris under Antonin Larroux. He executed a number of figures in various combinations of materials, bronze, bronze and ivory, marble.
His pre-war design are naturalistic, his dancers very similar in look and style to those of claire Colinet, famous Belgian sculptor.
His post-war design are stylized, the clothes theatrical and geometric.
His works are very sought-after nowadays.
Litt : ” Art Deco and Other Figures ” by Brian catley , page 250, for the same model.
