Silver plated bronze bird, with a turned head. This beautiful bird is created by the twin brothers Jan and Joel Martel. (1896-1966).
The bird is signed with 'J. Martel, bronze' and numbered under the tail with number 26.
Jan & Joël Martel are world famous for their beautiful statues of animals and people, often in a cubist and an avant-gardism modern style.
There is some usual and normal lost of silver on the edges because of age and use.
Material:
Silver plated bronze
Measurements:
Length: 10,5 cm
(4,13")
Width: 6,5 cm
(2,56")
Height: 15,5 cm
(6,1")
Weight:
1.217 grams
(42,93oz)
Year:
approximately 1925
Origin:
France
Artist / atelier:
Jan & Joël Martel,