Art Deco Bronze Dance Daniel Joseph Bacqué (French, 1874–1947)

Art Deco Bronze Dancer with Original Patina

This exceptional gilt bronze sculpture is by French artist Daniel Joseph Bacqué, known for his refined classical forms and expressive detailing. This striking nude dancer stands in a spirited, almost flirtatious pose—her weight elegantly balanced on one leg, the other extended with confidence and poise. The figure is finely modeled, with soft anatomical rendering and beautifully worked hair beneath a close-fitting cap, typical of 1920s Art Deco stylization.

Mounted on a circular green marble base, the sculpture features a bronze plinth inscribed with a subtle geometric maze motif and the artist's signature, marked “Dinandrie”—a term used for fine bronze craftsmanship often incorporating mixed metalwork. Bacqué’s attention to surface and proportion elevates this piece beyond decorative art into serious sculpture.

Bacqué studied under Antoine Bourdelle and exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Français beginning in 1900, earning the Gold Medal in 1922. His work bridges academic training and the spirit of Art Deco modernity.

A rare and graceful figure with timeless appeal—ideal for collectors of early 20th-century French sculpture, Art Deco bronzes, or dance-themed figurative art.

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