Russian dancer Ivory sculpture J.Descomps
A JOE DESCOMPS carved Ivory sculpture art deco figure.
CIRCA 1920s (Pre Cites convention for Ivory protection)
Carved as a partially dressed woman holding a fan, marble and onyx base, engraved J Descomps
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Ref. Many Ivory sculpture by Descomps are in the Catley
Christies 3 july 2012. Same sculpture with black base. Sold for 2050eur.
DESCOMPS, JOSEPH. 1869 - 1950
French Sculptor, born Joseph Emmanuel Descomps - Cormier in Clermont-Ferrand on the 18th January 1869. Studied under Hiollin and exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artists, he won medals in 1921, 1925 and 1928. He also exhibited at the Salon d'Automne and the Tuileries. He specialised in figural statues, mainly ladies. Signed his name - Joe Descomps and sometimes signed Joseph Cormier.
CIRCA 1920s (Pre Cites convention for Ivory protection)
Carved as a partially dressed woman holding a fan, marble and onyx base, engraved J Descomps
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Ref. Many Ivory sculpture by Descomps are in the Catley
Christies 3 july 2012. Same sculpture with black base. Sold for 2050eur.
DESCOMPS, JOSEPH. 1869 - 1950
French Sculptor, born Joseph Emmanuel Descomps - Cormier in Clermont-Ferrand on the 18th January 1869. Studied under Hiollin and exhibited in Paris at the Salon des Artists, he won medals in 1921, 1925 and 1928. He also exhibited at the Salon d'Automne and the Tuileries. He specialised in figural statues, mainly ladies. Signed his name - Joe Descomps and sometimes signed Joseph Cormier.
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