Joseph Cormier (1869-1950) Large Bronze Art Deco

Important Art Deco bronze sculpture signed J.CORMIER (Joseph CORMIER 1869-1950 aka joe Descomps pseudonym used for other sculptures) foundry stamp "Susses Freres fondeur Paris" with the mention Cire Perdue. Elegant naturalistic subject featuring a naiad seated on a natural mound with a panpipe and a scepter placed near her while a couple of turtledoves embrace in the background. The set rests on a sea green marble counter-base. Good general condition, dimensions: 72 cm long X 38 cm high X 20 cm deep. Joseph CORMIER was born January 18, 1869, died April 24, 1950, Joseph-Jules-Emmanuel Descomps became Joseph Cormier after the First World War. Sculptor from Auvergne, student of Louis Auguste Hiolin, Joe Descomps or Joseph Cormier has also tried various artistic techniques such as drawing, watercolor, painting and ceramics. Very renowned sculptor, his favorite subject was the female nude, a subject that he was able to enhance by sculpting mainly bronze but also ivory. Some subjects are treated by the technique of terracotta, requiring a great mastery of modeling and line. This very 1925 sculptor, imbued with Art Nouveau, gradually imbued his works with the Art Deco spirit. We will also mention a few car mascots, always treated with great finesse specific to this sculptor. Joe Descomps worked with the best bronze foundries, such as Susse Frères or Etling Paris Sculptor, chaser, master silversmith, at the Chicago exhibition, Joe Descomps was trained in the company of Falguières. He exhibited at the Salon of French Artists from 1891 to 1937.