Art Deco Patinated Figure "Danseuse aux Boules" by Denis for Max Le Verrier, c. 1930
Lot #2
Current Bid
$100
Est. $500–$1,500
Estimate
$500–$1,500
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Description
An exquisite French Art Deco patinated metal sculpture titled "Danseuse aux Boules" (Dancer with Balls), designed by the celebrated sculptor Marcel-André Bouraine under the well-documented pseudonym "DENIS". This iconic model captures the peak of 1920s Parisian avant-garde aesthetic, perfectly balancing dynamic fluid movement with strict geometric elegance. The figure depicts a stylized, slender nude dancer balanced gracefully on one foot. Her arms are fully outstretched as she balances two spheres crafted from naturally variegated onyx. • Artist: Marcel-André Bouraine (signed "DENIS") • Foundry / Publisher: Max Le Verrier Foundry, Paris • Estimated Period: Circa 1930 / Early 20th Century • Materials: Patinated Art Metal Alloy / Bronze, Variegated Onyx Spheres, Green Marble Plinth
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $100
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: November 1, 2026
Condition
very-good
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