Archer Art Deco

Archer Art Deco

The Archer is a bronze sculpture that was created in France around 1925. The sculpture depicts a male figure, poised with a bow and arrow, ready to shoot. The piece is signed by the artist as “Sylvestre” and is also inscribed with “Suisse Frères Editeurs Paris Cire Perdue” and a cast stamp.

The term “Cire Perdue” refers to the lost-wax casting process, which is a traditional method of creating bronze sculptures. The process involves creating a wax model of the sculpture, which is then coated with a ceramic material and fired. The ceramic shell is then filled with molten bronze, which melts the wax and takes its place. Once the bronze cools and hardens, the ceramic shell is removed, revealing the finished sculpture.

The Archer sculpture is a beautiful example of the Art Deco style, which was popular in the 1920s and 1930s. The Art Deco style is characterized by its use of bold, geometric forms and its emphasis on the machine and the industrial. Bronze sculptures were popular in the Art Deco era, and many were created using the lost-wax casting process.

The Archer is an impressive piece of sculpture, with its sleek lines and dynamic pose. The figure exudes strength and power, and the intricate details of the bow and arrow demonstrate the artist’s skill and attention to detail. The sculpture is a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of the Art Deco era and remains a highly sought-after piece of art today.

Art Deco at RSA Wiesbaden

You can find more Art Deco cabinets, Art Deco chests of drawers and Art Deco lamps in my shop in Wiesbaden. Regine Schmitz-Avila – your specialist for French Art Deco furniture and art objects from around 1930.