Antique Art Deco French Bronze Seagull Sculpture | By Maximilien Fiot | AF-6937

Antique early 20th century French Art Deco bronze sculpture of a seagull in flight by Maximilien Fiot, cast by the renowned Susse Frères foundry of Paris, an impressive and beautifully modelled piece of excellent quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and great movement. The gull is shown skimming low over the crest of a breaking wave, wings swept high and wide and head turned forward with its hooked beak, the feathers of the wings and body crisply detailed. The wave forms the base of the sculpture, modelled with rolling, textured water and a long trailing sweep, and is signed M. Fiot in the cast and bears the foundry mark Susse Frères Éditeurs Paris to the edge of the base. The bronze has a rich dark brown to black patina with lighter highlights where the surface has been handled, giving the piece real depth and character. Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable signed animalier bronze of generous size, a striking centrepiece for a sideboard, mantelpiece, desk or console table. Product Reference: AF - 6937 Measurements : 67cm (26½") Width x 27cm (10½") Depth x 35.5cm (14") Height As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report. We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible. Delivery – £65 • Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland. • Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team. • Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service. • Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time. • If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Collection – Free Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time. Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.