French Art Deco Figural Decorative Bronze Statue
Sculptor: Jean Verschneider
Circa late 1920's, early 1930's, France

 

Masculine decorative Bronze Statue featuring a male wearing a loincloth, 
holding a staph to assist in his climb up the mountain.  
Verschneider was known for his bronze sculptures depicting
gladiators and athletically built males, this is a great example. 
Wonderful rich dark green mottled patina.
Signed in the bronze: Jean Verschneider

Jean Verschneider Bio (born 1872 to 1943): Well know versatile French artist/ bronze sculptor
who also worked as a metal artist creating a collection of decorative lacquered metal vases.
He also created statues for Goldscheider and car mascots, including a famous car mascot
called " the kid' which depicted Jackie Coogan from the movie of the same name.

Overall Dimensions: 8 1/8" wide, 18 5/8" high, 7 1/4" deep (base).

Condition: Excellent. The original rich beautiful patina is intact. 

Item # DAS78: Price: $ 3,800.
 

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