Sandoz, Édouard-Marcel (1881-1971)

Édouard-Marcel Sandoz – This Swiss born sculptor was member of the famous Sandoz (Chemist) family. He attended the ‘École des Arts Industrielles’ in Geneva from 1900 up until 1903 after which, in 1905, he went to Paris to attend the ‘École des beaux arts’. Together with Italian sculptor Rembrandt Bugatti (1884-1916) and the French sculptor Francois Pompon (1855-1933) he developed into one of the most important animal sculptors (animaliers) of the Art Deco period. This bronze sculpture of a desert fox (Fennec) has a natural stylized composition. The vivid look of the fox with its upright ears shows its alertness and is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Art Deco sculptures. Height: 28,3 cms.; Width: 30 cms.; Depth: 13 cms. Signature: Ed.M.Sandoz / cire perdue / Exec.: Susse Frs.Eds. / Period: 1926-1930.