Jean De Roncourt, Art Deco Sculpture, Regula, 20th Century

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- The Artwork:

This sculpture by Jean de Roncourt embodies a striking dramatic tension through the figure of an archer … Read more - The Artwork:

This sculpture by Jean de Roncourt embodies a striking dramatic tension through the figure of an archer in action. Kneeling, his torso taut and muscles bulging, the man draws his bow in a gesture of controlled power. The dynamic, almost choreographic posture reveals a perfect understanding of human anatomy, typical of the Art Deco movement to which de Roncourt belonged. The gray patinated spelter lends an antique nobility to the subject, while the onyx base adds a touch of refinement.

The archer, clad in a simple loincloth, seems frozen in a suspended moment between concentration and the release of energy. His face, turned towards the sky, expresses determination, self-control, and perhaps a spiritual or heroic quest. Through its clean lines and expressive force, the work evokes ideals of virility, dynamism, and classical beauty revisited through the lens of modernism.

Jean de Roncourt, known for his athletic male figures, here pays homage to the contained strength and elegance of movement. The sculpture transcends the mere representation of a gesture to become a symbol: that of man in harmony with his inner strength and the laws of nature.

- Biography of Jean de Roncourt:

Jean de Roncourt was a French sculptor active during the interwar period, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, a pivotal period for the Art Deco style. Little precise biographical information survives about him, but his work is well-defined: he specialized in powerful and heroic male figures, often in motion, embodying the virile and athletic ideal of his time. He worked primarily with spelter, a zinc-based alloy, which he patinated to imitate bronze. His sculptures, often produced in series, were intended for interior decoration and demonstrate a great sense of modeling and dynamism. Jean de Roncourt illustrates, through his art, the spirit of an era focused on progress, physical strength and stylized elegance. This piece has an attribution mark,
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