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MAURICE GUIRAUD-RIVIÈRE –ICONIC BRONZE SCULPTURE: ENIGMA

Creator: Maurice Guiraud-Riviere
Offered by: ArtDecoCollection.com

Description
Maurice Guiraud-Rivière MASTER OF ART DECO SCULPTURE Enigma is a striking bronze sculpture embodying the unknown's mystery and allure. Its fluid, abstract forms, and meticulous detailing invite contemplation, while the rich patina enhances its organic contours, creating a compelling interplay of light and shadow. As a statement piece, Enigma transcends mere decoration, symbolizing the complexity of thought, emotion, and human experience. Signed on the base: M. Guiraud-Rivière Stamp of Foundry: A. Planquette

Guiraud-Rivière’s works are referenced in essential texts on Art Deco sculpture, including:

Alberto Shayo's Statuettes of the Art Deco Period

Bryan Catley's Art Deco and Other Figures

Victor Arwas and Alastair Duncan's Art Deco Sculpture.

His legacy continues to be celebrated among collectors, museums, and connoisseurs of fine decorative arts.

His most renowned works, including La Comète and Enigma, exemplify the sophistication and innovation that define Art Deco sculpture.

Maurice Guiraud-Rivière (1881–1947) is among the most distinguished sculptors of the Art Deco period. He is celebrated for his dynamic and elegant bronze works, which capture the essence of modernity and movement. A master of form, his sculptures often depict figures in motion, infused with a sense of grace, strength, and emotion.

Measurements
Height: 16" D x 12" W x 17.7"T

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1920-1949
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	3825
Incollect Reference #:	784791

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	17.7 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	44.96 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

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