Atalante by Jean de Marco for Max Le Verrier, Art Deco Spelter Sculpture, 1920s

Elegant and powerful French Art Deco sculpture titled Atalante, designed by Jean de Marco (1898–1990) for Max Le Verrier in the 1920s. Though named after the mythic Greek runner, the figure is unmistakably a representation of Diana the Huntress – caught mid-stride with drawn bow, accompanied by a bounding antelope.

Cast in spelter with its original verdigris green patina, the sculpture displays the clean lines, stylized anatomy, and movement typical of French Art Deco. The light sandstone base complements the composition, grounding its visual dynamism in a balanced, architectural form. A bronze bow adds tactile contrast.

Signed “DEMARCO”, this piece is an authentic period work from the celebrated Le Verrier atelier – a striking testament to both classical mythology and Deco elegance.

Key facts:

•Title: Atalante (depicting Diana the Huntress)

•Designer: Jean de Marco (1898–1990)

•Foundry: Max Le Verrier, Paris

•Origin: France, circa 1925

•Material: Spelter with original green patina; bow in bronze; sandstone base

•Signature: “ DEMARCO”

•Condition: Good vintage condition, light signs of age

•Dimensions (width x height x depth): 40 × 22.5 (head not bow) × 6.5 cm (15.75 × 8.85 × 2.56 in)

•Base (width x height x depth): 30 × 7 × 6.5 cm (11.8 × 2.75 × 2.56 in)