Art Deco Statue of Venus in Marble by Marius Sain

This captivating Art Deco bronze sculpture, attributed to Austrian artist S. Bauer, is a refined example of 1920s–1930s European decorative arts. Sensual and expressive, the figure represents a carefree dancer caught mid-motion, her elegant pose and fluid arm gestures capturing the lyrical essence of the era. Cast in warm brown-patinated bronze with delicately gilded accents, this boudoir figure evokes both glamour and grace. She stands confidently on a polished black Belgian marble base, enhancing the piece’s sculptural drama and period authenticity. The sculpture remains in very good original condition.

This work reflects the artistic milieu in which artists like Marius Sain thrived. A celebrated French sculptor born in 1877, Sain studied at the Écoles des Beaux-Arts in Avignon and Marseilles, later moving to Paris where he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français. Known for his 1925 monumental fountain featuring Louis Girard in Pernes-les-Fontaines, he earned accolades including the Legion of Honor and created several war memorials post-WWI. Though his later years were devoted to furniture design alongside his son, his earlier bronze sculptures remain highly sought-after.

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