Art Deco Sculpture Joan Of Arc The Maid Of Orléans In The Manner Of Eric Gill
London, United Kingdom
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Wear Condition
Average
Material
Other Metal
Style
Art Deco, Modernist, Vintage, Victorian
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Art Deco Lead Sculpture of Joan of Arc, The Maid of Orléans, in the Manner of Eric Gill, Circa 1920s
This evocative antique sculpture, crafted in the 1920s, depicts a seated female figure, plausibly representing Joan of Arc. Executed in a stylised Art Deco and early Modernist manner, it captures a sense of spiritual contemplation and inner conviction. The sculpture's commanding presence is achieved through elegant simplification of form, resonating with both religious symbolism and twentieth-century artistic innovation.
The figure is portrayed seated upon an integral geometric base, with a calm and contemplative posture. The sculptor has emphasized emotional expression over realism, with features such as an elongated neck and simplified facial features creating a powerful sense of transcendence. Hollow-cast in lead, the sculpture possesses substantial weight and presence, with a naturally aged surface displaying decades of patination and character.
Joan of Arc, known as The Maid of Orléans, is celebrated as a heroine in world history. Her courage and faith transformed her into a national heroine of France and an enduring symbol of spiritual strength. Canonised in 1920, Joan's elevation to sainthood inspired a renewed wave of artistic interest, making this sculpture's interpretation particularly fitting.
Created during the dynamic artistic climate of the 1920s and early 1930s, this sculpture reflects the transition from Victorian naturalism to the bold simplification of Art Deco and Modernism. It embodies the ideals of British inter-war sculpture, a period now highly regarded by collectors and museums alike.
Although currently unattributed, the sculpture bears stylistic affinities with the work of Eric Gill and the wider circle of British inter-war religious modernist sculptors. The work should be appreciated as being offered in the manner of Eric Gill, reflecting the influence of one of Britain's most important twentieth-century sculptors.
Size: Height: 38.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm, Depth: 22.5 cm
Weight: 8.35 kg
Condition: Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, oxidation, surface abrasions, and natural patination consistent with its age and material. Structurally stable and sound, the sculpture remains highly decorative.
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Condition report:
Presented in good antique condition overall. The sculpture displays age-related wear, oxidation, surface abrasions, casting irregularities, and areas of natural patination consistent with its age, material, and historical use. Minor losses and imperfections are present throughout, contributing to the sculpture's authenticity and character. The surface exhibits attractive variations in colour and texture developed over many decades. Structurally stable and sound, the sculpture remains highly decorative and displays exceptionally well.
Wear Condition
Average
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Excellent
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Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
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Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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Last updated: 12/02/2026
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