"Max Le Verrier Lion Sculpture Art Deco 1930"
MAX LE VERRIER 1891-1973 French Sculptor XXth Century. Gold medalist at the 1925 International Exhibition at the Grand Palais in ParisRare LION Sculpture in Cast Iron with nuanced brown patina, specific alloy by Max Le Verrier made by the artist in 1933 in front of the cajes of the famous Bouglione circus in the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. Saint Laurent black marble base.
Signed on the tail of the Lion and bears the foundry mark of Max Le Verrier.
Dimensions One size: Height 32cm Length 58cm
References: Art Deco Sculpture by Alastair Duncan from Citadelles & Mazenod Editions page 179 see photo of Max Le Verrier in front of the cajes of the Bouglione circus in Paris and page 378 Bibliography .
Excellent condition
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