Art Deco bronze sculpture signed H. Molins

Art Deco bronze sculpture signed H. Molins for Enrique Molins Balleste (1893-1958), a sculptor of Spanish origin born in Barcelona, active in Paris during the first half of the 20th century. He is known particularly for his theatrical groups and genre scenes. The sculpture depicts a dancer and a bird of paradise. Bronze with a silver and gold patina, mounted on a veined black marble base. Note an old restoration to one corner of the marble; see photo with signature. H. 35.5 cm W. 42 cm D. 11.3 cm