Art Deco Bronze Pierrot with Mandolin
Art Deco Bronze Pierrot with Mandolin
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Art Deco Bronze Pierrot with Mandolin
Era: Art Deco Period or Revival (c. 1925–1960)
Style: Art Deco / Commedia dell'Arte
Origin: Continental Europe (French or Austrian)
Overview: Expressive bronze of Pierrot, the classic commedia dell'arte clown, captured mid-song with mandolin raised. Elongated stylized form with ruffled collar and pom-pom buttons in chocolate-bronze patina. Mounted on a green marble plinth.
Specifications: 10.5"H x 5.5"W x 4.25"D. Cast bronze on green marble base.
Condition: Good vintage condition with original patina. Figure slightly loose at base attachment—easily resecured. No damage to bronze or marble.
Historical Significance: The melancholic Pierrot was an iconic Art Deco subject, embraced by 1920s–30s sculptors as a symbol of the artist's soul. His moonlit musician persona, drawn from Italian commedia dell'arte, inspired countless Jazz Age bronzes.
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