Art & Statues
French Art Deco Bronze Nude with Drapery by J.E. Descomps
Joseph Descomps French Art Deco Bronze Nude with Drapery
This exquisite French Art Deco bronze sculpture by Joseph Emmanuel Descomps (1872–1948) captures the refined elegance and sensuous form that defined the period. The figure, standing in a graceful pose with arms outstretched, holds a delicately textured drapery that frames her body in a display of balanced proportion and movement. Resting on a stepped base over a black marble plinth, the piece is signed “J.E. Descomps” on the base, underscoring its authenticity. The patination is subtly varied, enhancing the intricate detailing of the drapery and the smooth modeling of the figure’s form.
Descomps, a renowned French sculptor and jeweler, mastered the art of casting, engraving, and enameling, producing both fine jewelry and sculpture of exceptional quality. His works often celebrated the female figure, combining naturalistic elegance with the stylized sophistication of the Art Deco movement. Early in his career, he exhibited with the French Society of Artists and gained distinction for both his jewelry and small-scale statuary. This bronze is a quintessential example of his ability to merge sculptural beauty with decorative refinement, making it an ideal centerpiece for an Art Deco interior or fine collection.
