French Bronze Female by Jean Verschneider and Etling Paris

Description

Cast by renowned foundry Etling of Paris

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From our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful French Bronze Female by Jean Verschneider and Etling Paris. The French Bronze Sculpture is cast upon a green stepped marble plinth depicting nude female with a basket of oranges offering one in her outstretch arm. The female stands with her head tilted to one side and her hair tied up bearing fruit. The French Bronze Female is signed to the base by the sculptor Jean Verschneider and the Paris foundry Etling and dates to the early 20th century Art Deco period circa 1920.

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Jean Verschneider (1872–1943)

was a French sculptor celebrated for his refined figurative works which often bridged the Art Nouveau and early Art Deco movements. Known for his elegant portrayals of women, dancers, and mythological subjects, Verschneider brought a distinct sensitivity and fluidity to his sculptures. Working primarily in bronze, marble, and terracotta, many of his pieces were cast by renowned foundries such as Susse Frères and Etling Paris, lending his work both quality and collectability. His style evolved with the artistic trends of the early 20th century, moving from the sinuous lines of Art Nouveau to the more stylized and geometric forms of Art Deco. Today, his sculptures are highly sought after by collectors for their fine craftsmanship and significance within the golden age of French decorative arts.

Etling Paris 

named La Societe Anonyme Edmond Etling was founded in Paris in 1909. Etling was a prestigious French decorative arts firm active during the early 20th century, particularly renowned during the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s. Founded by Edmond Laurent Etling (1878-1940), the company specialised in producing luxurious objets d’art, including sculptures, vases, lamps, and decorative glassware. Etling collaborated with many leading artists and sculptors of the time – such as Edouard Drouot, Jean Verschneider, Demetre Chiparusn and Claire Colinet who created designs that were then cast in bronze, ivory, or pâte de verre (a finely detailed molded glass). The firm’s signature style reflected the refinement and modernity of the Art Deco era, often depicting stylised figures, dancers, and classical themes with a sophisticated finish. Etling’s works were typically marked “Etling France” and they remain highly collectible today for their exquisite quality.

Edmond Laurent Etling (1878-1940)

was a French art dealer, gallery owner, and designer known for producing high-quality decorative items in the Art Deco style. He specialised in manufacturing exquisite pieces made from bronze, ceramics, and art glass.

Bronze

is an alloy consisting primarily of copper with approximately 12–12.5% tin and often with the addition of other metals (including aluminium, manganese, nickel, or zinc) and sometimes non-metals, such as phosphorus, or metalloids such as arsenic or silicon depending on the age of the bronze and its origin. The additions of other metals produce a range of alloys that are usually harder than copper alone and carry useful properties such as strength. The earliest known use of bronze dates to the 5th millennium BCE from Iranian plateau, the bronze mix consists of arsenical copper and copper-arsenide. The earliest tin-copper-alloy recovered is dated to circa 4650 BCE and was found in Plocnik, Serbia. It is believed to have been smelted from a natural tin-copper ore.

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