Life-Size Hand Sculpture, golden bronze, France, early 20th c.
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This life-sized sculpture of a human hand, crafted in bronze in early 20th-century France, embodies a realistic approach aligned with Art Deco and early modernist tendencies. The warm, golden bronze tone features naturalistic gradients—from deep, antique browns in the recesses to brighter highlights across the surface—emphasizing anatomical details such as intricate skin lines, gentle bone structure, and a natural pose. The robust dimensions (25 x 15 x 7 cm) suggest solidity and weight; the finish is smooth and glossy in places, revealing a subtle patina with slightly deeper hue in protected areas. The wrist terminates in a clean, seamless cut without visible mechanical attachments. Overall, the condition is very good: only minor, age-related traces of handling are visible, with no cracks or losses, and there is no evidence of significant restoration, testifying to the authenticity of the material and craftsmanship. This object narrates its early-20th-century heritage—a period when French artists favored bold realism combined with restraint and artisanal precision. The hand recalls the world of pre-war Paris workshops: the weight of bronze, flashes of golden light, and refined anatomical nuances evoke a period when craftsmanship and materiality went hand in hand. The gesture, poised between impulse and symbol, offers a silent story of patience and skilled hands—of model and maker alike. The sculpture could be displayed on a desk as an unusual paperweight or placed as a standalone collector’s object in a library, study, or display space with an eclectic or Art Deco sensibility. It may be paired with heavier ceramics, deep-toned glass, or dark veneers, standing out particularly well against contrasting
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Height15 cm
Depth7 cm
Width25 cm
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Width25 cm
Height15 cm
Depth7 cm
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