Art & Statues
Limousin Art Deco “Lion Hunter” Sculpture, France, Circa 1930
Limousin Art Deco “Lion Hunter” Sculpture, France, Circa 1930
A dramatic large scale Art Deco sculpture by Limousin, depicting a powerful hunter confronting a lion in a composition often known as Chasseur au Lion. Created circa 1930 in patinated art metal, the sculpture captures the movement, tension and physical force of the encounter. The subject was explored by several important sculptors of the Art Deco period, including Demetre Chiparus, whose heroic male figures with wild animals share a similar sense of drama and theatrical movement.
What makes this example especially striking is the relationship between the two figures. The hunter and lion are modeled with energy from every angle, making the sculpture equally impressive from the front or back. The original patina has been beautifully preserved, adding depth and definition to the muscular forms and sculpted surfaces.
The sculpture rests on an elaborate Portoro marble base with a decorative quartz veneer panel across the front, creating a substantial architectural foundation for the composition. At nearly three feet in length, this is an unusually large and commanding Art Deco sculpture that requires an appropriate setting where its scale and detailing can be fully appreciated. Signed Limousin and in excellent overall condition.
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