Marcel-André Bouraine was a prominent French sculptor known for his Art Deco creations during the early to mid-20th century. Born on November 17, 1886, in Pontoise, France, his work played a significant role in the Art Deco movement, which was characterized by its sleek, geometric designs and a fascination with the intersection of art and industry.

During World War I, Bouraine was a prisoner of war and was taken to Switzerland. He later studied at École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, Genève. During the 1920s and 1930s, Bouraine's work came to epitomize the Art Deco style. His sculptures often depicted graceful, elongated figures, emphasizing sleek lines and a sense of modernity.

Bouraine's work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.[3] In 1928, he designed statuettes in pâte de verre for glass manufacturer Gabriel Argy-Rousseau.[5] He exhibited more...

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A bronze figure, 'Danse Paienne', after Marcel-Andre Bouraine…

A bronze figure, 'Danse Paienne', after Marcel-Andre Bouraine (1886- 1948), on a marble base, 22 cm high

Marcel Bouraine 1886-1948 France Cubist bronze clown Bouraine…

Cubist Bronze Clown by Marcel Bouraine

Marcel Bouraine 1886-1948 France Cubist bronze clown Bouraine was a French sculptor. His work was part of a sculpture event at the 1924 summer Olympics. On a green marble base. 27 x 42 x 17 cm

Marcel-Andre Bouraine (1886-1948) A patinated bronze figure of…

Bronze Nude Girl with Hoop on Marble Base

Marcel-Andre Bouraine (1886-1948) A patinated bronze figure of a girl with hoop, circa 1925, modelled and cast as a nude woman holding a hoop, on marble base, signed A. Bouraine, 49 cm high

After Andre Marcel Bouraine (French, 1886-1948) figure of the…

Ball Dancer Figure on Marble Base by Bouraine

After Andre Marcel Bouraine (French, 1886-1948) figure of the ball dancer cold-painted metal, raised on a black marble base, signed 'Denis'

Art Deco bronze 'Penthesilea' sculpture, by Marcel Andre…

Bronze Penthesilea Sculpture by Bouraine, 1925

Art Deco bronze 'Penthesilea' sculpture, by Marcel Andre Bouraine, 1925, depicting lady lying down with bow, signed and with foundry mark, length 48 cm

Bronze on marble of lady walking dogs after M. Bouraine, Art…

Nude Lady Walking Greyhounds

Bronze on marble of lady walking dogs after M. Bouraine, Art Deco in style and featuring a nude lady walking greyhounds on a grass form base attched to a marble base, size 32 cm x 40 cm x 13 cm

An Art Deco patinated spelter figure, 'Danse Paienne' by…

Art Deco Spelter Figure 'Danse Paienne' by Derenne

An Art Deco patinated spelter figure, 'Danse Paienne' by Derenne, 1930s, Derenne was the pseudonym of Marcel Bouraine, the athletic figure of a nude female athlete poised on one foot and balancing discus in each hand, in mottled verdigris colours and…

A cold painted spelter Art Deco female dancer, signed Derenne,…

Art Deco Dancer by Derenne

A cold painted spelter Art Deco female dancer, signed Derenne, circa 1930s, the aqua green female nude artistically balancing on one foot one leg outstretched, her arm behind her, and striking a pose holding two large disks, incised signature to base;…

Bouraine bronze figure group depicting the Queen of Sheba &…

Queen of Sheba & Solomon Bronze Group

Bouraine bronze figure group depicting the Queen of Sheba & Solomon, on a checkerboard base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 43 cm

Marcel-Andre Bouraine (1886-1948) A patinated bronze figure of…

Bronze Nude Girl with Hoop by Bouraine

Marcel-Andre Bouraine (1886-1948) A patinated bronze figure of a girl with hoop, circa 1925, modelled and cast as a nude woman holding a hoop, on marble base, signed A. Bouraine, 49 cm high

Marcel Bouraine (1886 - 1948) French L' Offrande, terracotta…

L'Offrande Terracotta Sculpture by Marcel Bouraine

Marcel Bouraine (1886 - 1948) French L' Offrande, terracotta sculpture. Height 54 cm

An Art Deco bronze of a girl with a hoop by Marcel Bouraine,…

Art Deco Bronze Girl with Hoop by Marcel Bouraine

An Art Deco bronze of a girl with a hoop by Marcel Bouraine, French, circa 1925. 49 cm high