Joseph Descomps (French,1869 - 1950)
Born at Clermont-Ferrand, he studied under Hiollin and exhibited figures and reliefs at the Salon des Artistes Français of which he became a member from 1893 securing an honourable mention in 1898, a bronze medal in 1921, a silver in 1925 and gold in 1928. Descomps was elevated to the rank of Chevalier of the legion d'Honneur. Renowned for sculpting mythological and fine Art Deco streamlined figurative subjects.
This Art Deco Figure called "Balancing the Ball" is in perfect condition and only shows sign of handleing over the years. Fully signed on the plinth "Descomps"
Size: 34cm tall approximately standing on a slate or onyx plinth