Art Deco Bronze Penguins on Marble, Signed Claude (Marcel Guillemard), 1930

  

Rare marble trinket dish featuring a bronze sculpture of a pair of penguins with a verdigris patina, signed "Claude" on the reverse. Marked "bronze," a feature typical of documented pieces from Marcel Guillemard’s workshop, in the style of François Pompon or Marcel Sandoz. A substantial piece of exceptional quality, with a streamlined design enhanced by a beautiful patina. No dents or notable defects to the bronze. Some light rubbing to the patina should be noted.

A few tiny chips around the edge of the marble base / trinket dish, along with minor losses and rubbing.

Overall height: 12.5 cm. Height of penguins alone: 10 cm. Width of penguins: 7.9 cm. Depth of penguins: 4.5 cm. Marble base: 14.5 x 14 cm. Weight excluding sturdy, secure packaging: 1.985 kg.