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Lot 469:
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Keywords: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Symbolism, Belle epoque, Vienna Secession, French Classical Revival, Demetre Chiparus style, Paul Philippe style, Ferdinand Preiss style,
terracotta, patinated surface, 1920s, foundry stamp, performance sculpture, figural modeling, Performing Arts, Theater, performance Art, Classical Art
Joseph Emmanuel Cormier, also known as Joe Descomps (1869-1950), signed terracotta sculpture circa 1920. Numbered 23/200 or 300 and bears a foundry marking on the verso.
Bio: Joseph Descomps-Cormier was a French sculptor. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics
Measurements: 13 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (34.3 x 14 x 13.3 cm.) approx
ID 26420
Condition: Overall good condition. Probable restoration on the nose. Small chips on the base
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