Large Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, "beauty Triumphs Over Strength," By L. Riché, Era Susse Daum

A superb, large Art Deco bronze sculpture of a young woman taming a goat—an allegory of beauty and art triumphing over brute force—by Louis Riché.

A very beautiful piece typical of the Art Deco period, in which the nude woman in motion symbolizes beauty and freedom. The grace of this woman contrasts with the raw energy of the goat. She holds a laurel branch in her hand, symbolizing victory and peace—it is the trophy of nature tamed by intelligence and nature itself....
Louis Riché received a gold medal for this model (stamped on the base) and this beautiful allegory.

Piece signed “L. Riché” with the foundry’s stamp “F. Claessens Éditeurs”
Large dimensions (51 cm high and 56 cm long); the pedestal rests on a lovely green serpentine marble base, weighing over 16.5 kilos!
Very good condition, with minor wear in places—insignificant. A small corner of the marble is missing, but this is also insignificant.

A sublime Art Deco bronze, of fine quality and featuring a superb allegory!