Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) - Statuette, Figurines Animalières Art Déco: "MOUFLONS" - 17 cm - Fonte d'Art and veined brown marble - 1930

This statuette titled "Mouflons" by Max Le Verrier captures the essence of Art Deco animal figurines with its depiction of bighorn sheep, a subject embodying strength and natural beauty. Max Le Verrier was a notable French sculptor active during the early to mid-20th century, known for his dynamic bronze and alloy figures often combined with contrasting materials like marble. This particular piece features a combination of fonte d'art (a fine art casting bronze) and veined brown marble, materials that highlight the elegant curves and robust form of the mouflon. Created around 1930, it reflects the Art Deco emphasis on stylization, geometry, and harmony between materials. These decorative sculptures are prized in art and antique circles for their craftsmanship and as representations of wildlife through modernist artistic lenses.