Pair Of Chryselephantine Sculptures—circa 1930—degrange—france—20th Century

Pair of chryselephantine sculptures, circa 1930, signed Degrange

An elegant pair of Art Deco chryselephantine sculptures depicting a couple in period costumes, circa 1930.

The figures combine finely carved ivory for the faces with richly worked bronze for the clothing and decorative elements. Each figure rests on a veined marble base, creating a refined contrast with the bronze’s patina and the whiteness of the ivory.

The female figure, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long dress, is depicted in an elegant and graceful pose. Her male counterpart, dressed in a military-inspired suit and wearing a bicorne hat, strikes a distinguished pose, accompanied by his weapon or cane.

The combination of ivory, bronze, and marble is characteristic of Art Deco-period chryselephantine works, which are particularly prized for their refinement, decorative richness, and the quality of their craftsmanship.

Signature: Degrange
Period: circa 1930
Style: Art Deco
Materials: ivory, bronze, and marble
Technique: chryselephantine
Bases: veined marble