Art Deco sculpture of a dancing woman with grapes – collectible décor for wine lovers
This elegant Art Deco sculpture, titled Vendanges (French for “Harvest”), captures the spirit of celebration, femininity, and craftsmanship. Designed by Maurice and Marcel Denis and produced by Max Le Verrier in France circa 1940, the piece portrays a dancing nude holding a bunch of grapes — an homage to the joy of wine and the art of living.
Cast in patinated spelter (régule) and mounted on a tapered metal base, the figure combines dynamic movement with sculptural grace. Her expressive posture – a raised leg, the torso leaning back slightly, the grapes lifted in jubilation – radiates an uninhibited joie de vivre. The carefully crafted patina, with its subtle aged nuances, adds depth and character while affirming the vintage authenticity of the object.
Whether placed in a wine room, on a sideboard, or as a centerpiece in a collector’s cabinet, this sculpture is a tasteful nod to oenophile culture and a refined expression of Art Deco design.
Style: French Art Deco
Designer: Maurice & Marcel Denis for Max Le Verrier
Origin: France, circa 1940
Materials: Patinated spelter (régule), metal base
Condition: Very good vintage condition, light signs of age on patina
Dimensions:
• Height: 28 cm (11.0″)
• Width: 8 cm (3.1″)
• Depth: 8 cm (3.1″)