198 - Alexandre KELETY (1874-1940)

Alexandre KELETY (1874-1940) Three waders fighting over a fish Patinated bronze proof, signed on the terrace Etling early edition cast iron Onyx base H. 50.5 cm - W. 40 cm - D. 19 cm (excluding base) Patina wear Note : A major artist of the Art Deco period, Alexandre Kelety (active between 1918 and 1940) is best known for his bronze sculptures and chryselephantines (a mixture of bronze and ivory), which embody the elegance and dynamism of the interwar period. Originally from Hungary, but now living in France, he distinguished himself by his ability to capture movement, whether in the fluidity of dancers, the power of athletic figures or the stylized grace of the animal kingdom. His work is characterized by clean lines, a keen sense of ornamental detail and the use of noble materials, making him a key figure in the Parisian salons of the time and a privileged witness to the modern aesthetic of the early 20th century.