French Art Deco Figural Bronze Male Archer / Warrior Statue
Ghanu H. Gantcheff 
Circa 1920's, France

 

Bold and masculine, depicting an archer/ warrior in battle.
He has a shaven head and is very athletically built. He is standing on a rocky terrain.
Nearly nude, with the exception of a windblown scarf strategically placed.
Signed in the marquette ,'Gantcheff' and 'bronze'. Resting on the original black marble base.

Created by Russian/Bulgarian sculptor Ghanu H. Gantcheff.
Gantcheff was schooled in Paris and worked in the early 20th century (until his death in 1950).
He specialized in human and animal figures, in bronze or terracotta. 
We also have a Bronze Lion statue by Gantcheff available, please see item # DAS66

Dimensions:  24" wide, 18" high, 6 3/4" deep.

Condition: This statue is in excellent original condition, patina intact. 
The marble base has small chips and flea bites consistent with age.

Item # DAS72: Price: $ 6,500.
 

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