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Bronze with brown-green patina; Portoro marble France, circa 1930 Joé Descomps (1869-1950) - French sculptor of the Art Déco Signed with 'JOÉ DESCOMPS' on the marble base Dimensions of the figure: circa 35 x 61 x 15 cm Good condition The current highest auction record for a similar bronze of Descomps is €21,000 Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The figure depicts the mythological motif of Leda and the swan, a quite popular and erotic subject of the history of art. Leda appears here as a young female nude wearing contemporary hair and head dress of the Art Déco period. Under her right arm, the swan clings tenderly to her body. Condition: The figure is in good condition, showing light wear and some minor abrasion of the patina. The base shows some small losses. The dimensions of the figure are circa 35 x 61 x 15 cm, and the base measures 6 x 62.5 x 17.5 cm (H x W x D). Joé Descomps (1869-1950) Joé Descomps was a French sculptor who became known in the 1920s in Paris, specializing in bronze and ivory statuettes. He studied at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts. His figurines reflect the beauty ideal of his time in an impressive way. (cko) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good - if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given - starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.