Jean Pierre Morante (French, 1882-1960). Hoop Dancer with Headdress, circa 1925. Partial gilt and patinated bronze, marb...

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Jean Pierre Morante (French, 1882-1960)
Hoop Dancer with Headdress, circa 1925
Partial gilt and patinated bronze, marble
12-1/2 inches (31.8 x 6.4 cm) high on a 2-1/2 inches (6.4 cm) high marble base
Inscribed to base: Morante

PROVENANCE:
Deconamic, Antwerp, Belgium;
Acquired from above by current owner.

LITERATURE:
B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1978, p. 224 (similar example).

Property from an Important Private Collection of Art Nouveau & Art Deco Bronzes

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