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

  

Rare marble vide-poche decorated with a bronze in a greenish-gray patina, depicting a pair of penguins or puffins, signed “Claude” on the reverse, France, circa 1930. Marked “bronze,” typical of the reference models from the workshop of Marcel Guillemard, the François Pompon school, or Marcel Sandoz. A substantial, very high-quality piece, with a clean design enhanced by a beautiful patina.

In very good condition overall. No impact or notable defect to the bronze. A slight rub to the patina should be noted.

Minor chips around the edge of the marble base/vide-poche, with slight losses and wear. Total height: 12.5 cm. Height of penguins only: 10 cm. Width of penguins: 7.9 cm. Depth of penguins: 4.5 cm.

Marble base: 14.5 x 14 cm. Weight without secure, protective packaging: 1.985 kg.