Full Description
Art Deco Statuettes features over 1000 of the most fascinating and striking examples of interwar statuettes.
Capturing the very essence of Art Deco, the statuettes created in Paris, Berlin and Italy during the 1920s and '30s epitomise the era and its fashions. These small, decorative sculptures are extensive in number and of widespread provenance, with many artists dedicated to their creation. Their influences and inspirations included the Ballet Russes, Egyptomania, Music Hall theatre and more, leaving the world a unique cultural legacy.
First published in 2016 as Statuettes of the Art Deco Period, this vastly extended edition includes newly documented pieces and several obscure, long-lost artists, as well as a selection of period catalogue pages, giving a sense of the allure and commercialisation of these artworks at the time of their creation. For the first time, the secrets of these lost statuettes, once hidden in plain sight, are revealed for all to enjoy. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.
Contents
Introduction - The Allure of Art Deco; illustrated biographies of the artists and their works; extracts from Les Neveux de Jules Lehmann contemporary catalogues
