A stunning bronze sculpture of a lovely female tambourine dancer in the manner of the famous sculptor Colinet. This high quality bronze is made from the lost wax process (cire perdue). The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and the sculpture, set on an attractive marble base, is extremely lifelike. Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (1852-1908)

 Belgian sculptor Colinet was well known in her day and remembered for her series "Dancers of the World", which included "Ankara Dancer." Colinet worked in bronze and chryselephantine, as did most other sculptors of the time.

Colinet regularly incorporated theatrical themes into her sculptors, especially with her dancers. Colinet's sculptures were not stoic and frozen, but were full-figured and energised with strong impressions while being dynamically posed.

Colinet's sculptures were exhibited at the Parisian Salons from 1913 through 1940.



 Sometimes called by the French name of 'cire perdue' or the Latin, 'cera perduta' is the process by which a bronze or brass is cast from an artist's sculpture.

In industrial uses, the modern process is called investment casting. An ancient practice, the process today varies from foundry to foundry, but the steps which are usually used in casting small bronze sculptures in a modern bronze foundry are generally quite standardised. Dimensions in cm: Height 61 x Width 32 x Depth 32 & Weight 16.6 kg Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 0 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch & Weight 36.6 lbs Our reference: 02985 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. To request a shipping quote for the items in your cart, please click HERE. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with Distance Selling Regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.