Vintage Art Deco Figurative Silver and Gilt Bronze Sculpture Signed G. Lavaroff

Description

An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff … more An exceptionally large and rare French Art Deco original bronze sculpture circa 1927 by a well known artist Georges Lavaroff (1895-1991)
It's quite uncommon to find this very large size and notably featuring the silver and parcel gilt finish.
The artwork features a majestic female nude, adorned with a stylized cloak in alternating stripes of gold and silver, which showcases a pyramid shape. The Egyptian goddess is depicted as a undraped figure with arms outstretched above her head, holding a crescent moon. She wears a north star headdress that adds to her regal appearance. The cloak is embellished with stars and a comet, and the female figure rests on a bed of stylized clouds. The sculpture is presented on its original black and gold marble base.
All of these attributes add to the uniqueness and value of the artwork, making it even more remarkable and sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts.

Documentation :
Les bronzes Art Deco de Georges Lavaroff, sculpteur Russe a Paris 1930
Kastelyn et Mazzucotelli.

Georges Lavaroff was born in Sibera in 1895. He studied medicine and painting. After the revolution of 1917 he moved to Moscow and became a member of the Russian artists association where he began to exhibit his work and take part in shows as a member of the Association of artists of Revolutionary Russia.
He then worked in France from 1927 until 1935. This period was the richest point of his profession where he produced his most famous works of Art Deco figures and became recognized in the Western world. These Art Deco pieces are known to be of high quality and are sought after by collectors worldwide.
Lavaroff's career continued when he moved back to Russia. There he produced monumental sculptures and portraits of Russian high society.
His works were shown in many important art exhibitions and salons of the period and are exhibited in museums. Lavaroff died at 96 yrs old. less