Art Deco Gilt Bronze Girl Signed ‘Jorel’, and mounted on it’s original Belgium portoro marble base.
The stylish young lady dressed in harem pants, the height of fashion at the time, inspired by the influence of the Middle East. Elegantly designed to sit on the marble base with her legs crossed over the side of the base.
Condition is very good with just a little age related wear to the bronze gilt finish.
Jorel ( French, 1860 ~ 1927) was a sculptor active in Paris. Alfred Jorel became a member of Société des Artistes Francais in 1896 and exhibited at the Society’s salons. He was awarded a bronze medal in 1907.
Alberto Shayo: Statuettes art deco period.Antique Collectors Club Art Books, 2016. ISBN 1-85149-824-9 .
Height: 22cm
Width: 15cm
Depth: 6.5cm