Art Deco Sculpture "The Hunter" by Jean de Roncourt

This dramatic Art Deco Sculpture by the "master" of masculine and athletic figures in the 1920s and 1930s, Jean De Roncourt, is made of white metal with a rich green patina. Finely detailed muscles and facial features that display angry determination make this a most expressive piece.

There is a bit of controversy and mystery surrounding De Roncourt's work. Biographical information seems lacking, and the fact that not only this sculpture but that of his most famous work, "Le Bendeur", can sometimes be found signed with the name D. Chiparus has led many to believe that De Roncourt may have been a pseudonym for the amazingly prolific artist Demetre Chiparus.

It was quite typical for sculptors to use pseudonyms  in the Art Deco period, and to produce works with two or three different names but there has not been definitive evidence that "De Roncourt" is, in fact "Chiparus" so for now, we need to appreciate both sculptors for their mastery of the human form.

The piece we are offering is in perfect condition, mounted on a black marble base signed J. De Roncourt.