Art Deco sea lion sculpture attributed Marcel-André Bouraine, 1920s

Art Deco sculpture attributed to the French artist Marcel-André Bouraine. The composition features a sea lion in a vertical and dynamic pose, balancing a white marble sphere. The animal figure is cast in metal with its original dark patina, creating a strong visual contrast with the white marble used for both the balancing sphere and the cubic plinth base. The piece displays the stylized naturalism characteristic of the period, emphasizing geometric balance, the interaction of materials, and a great sense of movement.