Bronze Sculpture Signed Av Becquerel, Couple Of Birds

Gilt patinated bronze sculpture representing a couple of birds on a branch on a black marble base. Signature on the marble AV(André Vincent) Becquerel, 1893-1981. Caster's stamp LN PARIS JL Bearing the number 54, intaglio Stamp "Bronze", intaglio Period circa 1930 Becquerel was born in the Oise. He studied with Hector Lemaire, then with animal sculptor Prosper Lecourtier. Following the advice of his master, he preferred to work near the Jardin des Plantes. He specializes in animal sculpture with a predilection for birds of prey and felines. Between 1914 and 1922, he exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français, of which he became a member. Among his works are: Bird on a branch, Couple of panthers in love, Couple of birds on a branch, Eagle on a rock. " is a Parisian art foundry renowned in particular for its production of bronze statuettes, mostly chryselephantines, in the Art Deco period. The head office of the Company was at 26 rue de Paradis, in Paris. Another part of the company was located at 14, avenue de l'Opéra. Length: 32 cm Height: 31 cm Depth: 7 cm