French Satyress Bookends

French Satyress Bookends

Regular price $3,500.00

Wonderfully sculpted French terracotta bookends of an alluring, buxom—and, perhaps, dangerous—female satyr. She reclines luxuriantly against a fruited tree.  Made during the transition from Art Nouveau to Art Deco.  Shop marked "(Louis) Lourioux" (1874-1930) and signed by the artist, "J. (Joe) Descamps" (1869-1950)   (7"  x  6")   be10043e

c. 1910's - 1920's