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When Americans Loved Art Deco

Published on , by Caroline Legrand
Auction on 24 May 2023 - 09:30 (CEST) - 50, rue Gioffredo - 06000 Nice

This imposing stone statue of Diane chasseresse (Diana the Huntress), which still stood on the artist’s family estate 15 years ago, is a major work by Pierre Fournier des Corats.

Pierre Fournier des Corats (1884-1953), Diane chasseresse (Diana the Huntress), c.... When Americans Loved Art Deco

Pierre Fournier des Corats (1884-1953), Diane chasseresse (Diana the Huntress), c. 1939, Pouillenay stone, 150 x 170 x 49 cm/59.05 x 66.92 x 19.29 in.
Estimate: €30,000/40,000

This imposing stone statue of Diana the Huntress was still standing in the garden of artist’s family estate in the Paris region 15 years ago. The work undoubtedly meant something special to Pierre…
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