Refined vintage desk sculpture depicting a stylized bird caught in the moment of flight. The work is an emblematic example of the Art Deco aesthetic, where the dynamism of the fluid lines meets the geometric rigor of the solid marble base.
The slender silhouette of the bird evokes a sense of lightness and freedom, typical of European decorative production of the first half of the 20th century. The base, made of fine brecciated marble in ocher and earth tones, gives solidity and material importance to the whole, creating a harmonious color contrast with the burnished patina of the metal.
An object with great stage presence, ideal for embellishing a professional studio, a bookcase or as an antique paperweight in a refined interior in Mid-Century or classic style.
Period: Circa 1930-1940
Origin: France
Materials: Metal with bronze effect patina, base in solid breccia marble
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The original patina of the metal has been preserved; the marble has no significant chipping, only slight and natural signs of aging which attest to its authenticity.
Measurements: Height 18 cm | Length 15.4 cm | Depth 9 cm
Weight: 1.13kg