French Art Deco Figural Decorative Bronze Statue
Sculptor: Frederic Focht, titled: 'The Hunter'
Circa late 1920's, early 1930's, France

 

Wonderful large decorative Bronze Statue featuring an athletically built male hunter,
perched in a tree, spear in hand, defending himself against a large lioness. 
Signed in the bronze: F. Focht
Original black porto marble base with carved edge detail. 

The bronze statue rests on the marble base in inset holes
that match up with notches on the underside of the bronze.

Focht was a French sculptor, born in 1879. Little is known about Focht, however his bronze statues depicting athletically built males are well known, especially the statue known as 'the Aviator'.

Overall Dimensions: 41" wide, 17 1/4" high, 6" deep (base). Base only: 25 5/8" wide, 6" deep, 2" high.

Condition: The original rich beautiful patina is intact. The original marble base has age appropriate wear and scratches from being assembled. They are not visible when the statue is in place.
They can be polished out upon request.

Item # DAS77: Price: $ 8,500.
 

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