Art Deco Pagan Dancer Signed Derenne For Marcel Bouraine. Ed. Max Le Verrier. Circa 1930.

Pagan Dance Sculptor:
Derenne (pseudonym of Marcel Bouraine)

Publisher: Fonderie Max Le Verrier
Period: France, circa 1930
Style: Art Deco
Materials: Metal art with green patina, black Belgian marble base
Condition: Very good condition; note traces of wear on the patina, but not serious. See photos for more details.

Description: Elegant sculpture representing a dancer in a graceful and expressive pose, typical of the pagan and mythological imagery often explored in Art Deco.
The figure is made of metal art, coated with a nuanced green patina, accentuating the volumes and giving a stylized and dynamic touch to the whole. It rests on a black Belgian marble base, whose sober and deep appearance contrasts harmoniously with the liveliness of the patina.

Historical and artistic context: Marcel Bouraine (1886–1948) is an emblematic figure of French Art Deco sculpture. Under the pseudonym Derenne, he collaborated with the Max Le Verrier foundry to produce works in artistic metal, often characterized by their dynamism, sensuality, and refined patinas. This work is fully in line with this tradition, between modernist stylization and ancient inspiration.