🏛️ Diana the Huntress – Original Art Deco Bronze Sculpture

🏛️ Diana the Huntress – Original Art Deco Bronze Sculpture by R. Henn | c.1920s | Signed & Marble Base

🎨 Subject & Medium:

Presenting an exceptional Art Deco bronze sculpture of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and wild nature. Captured in a dynamic, kneeling stance, Diana draws her bow in intense focus — a moment frozen in mythic energy and grace. This piece embodies strength, independence, and classical beauty with fluid motion and dignified poise.

Expertly cast in solid bronze, the sculpture features a rich brown patina with warm golden highlights, bringing out intricate details and enhancing depth. It rests on a polished black marble base, offering a striking contrast that balances both composition and presence.

🌀 Composition & Technique:

Crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s, this sculpture blends classical anatomy with streamlined modernism. Diana’s form is rendered with lifelike musculature and elegant contour, emphasizing motion and divine serenity. Her poised expression deepens the narrative tension.

The sculptor’s attention to detail is masterful — from the taut curve of her bow to the flowing lines of her garment. The dark patinated bronze harmonizes beautifully with the marble plinth, producing a timeless and sophisticated visual statement. It is a stunning example of early 20th-century bronze craftsmanship rooted in myth and movement.

👤 About the Artist:

Rudolph Henn (1880–1955), a German-born sculptor trained at the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, later settled in New York after World War I. Collaborating with designers such as Heinz Warnecke and Theodore Barbarossa, Henn merged classical influences with modernist aesthetics.

His sculptures reflect a deep understanding of anatomy, gesture, and storytelling. Henn’s bronzes are now recognized and sought after by collectors and museums for their elegance, technical quality, and thematic depth.

✍️ Signed:

Inscribed “R. HENN” on the base — confirming authenticity and direct attribution to the artist.

📏 Dimensions:

• Height: 32.5 cm

• Depth: 31 cm

• Base: 11 cm (W) x 21 cm (L)

• Weight: Approx. 8 kg

A beautifully proportioned piece with commanding presence and display versatility.

📜 Provenance:

• Sold at Christie’s South Kensington – “20th Century European Sculpture,” 13 May 2004

• Exhibited at Lord Hill Museum, UK

• Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, specialists in fine European sculpture

• Retains original auction label under base, affirming prestige and traceability

💖 Why You’ll Love This Piece:

✅ Rare, emotive portrayal of Diana — goddess of independence and divine power
✅ Signed original by a listed, academically trained sculptor
✅ Classic Art Deco styling — bold lines, elegant motion, mythic symbolism
✅ Premium materials: patinated bronze + solid marble base
✅ Perfect for collectors, designers, and connoisseurs of classical modernism
✅ Museum-shown with documented Christie’s provenance
✅ Ideal size for display in a foyer, study, gallery wall, or art niche
✅ A timeless work uniting mythology, femininity, and European elegance

🧾 Condition Report:

• Good vintage condition

• Naturally aged patina with minor wear and surface marks

• Arrow is warped, typical for older bronze works — remains secure

• Structurally sound, with visual impact intact and undiminished

🌍 Worldwide Shipping Available
Professionally packaged and fully insured for safe international delivery.

🖼️ Available exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

📩 Inquire now to secure this unique piece