Alexandre Kelety Decorative Objects

Art Deco bronze sculpture bust of Jean Mermoz by Alexandre Kelety. Signed Kelety with foundry mark Les Neveux de Lehmann. Patinated b...

Archer by Alexandre Kelety Bronze Early 20th century Art Deco. Very rare bronze in fantastic condition with Rosewood and ebony wood base. This male figure is an outstanding example of the Art Decoo “strongman”, the highest quality bronze work and details we’ve rarely seen. The angle and position of the body in relation to the base is very unusual. The stepped style arch mirrors important shapes from the Art Deco period. Alexandre Kelety (1892-1940) was a Hungarian artist who worked in the early 20th century. He was known for his work in the Art Deco style, particularly in painting and sculpture. A prolific artist whose pieces are highly sought after. This very rare piece is not one we’ve seen previously. Kelety’s sculptures often depicted human figures and animals with a strong sense of movement and fluidity. While I couldn’t find specific information about a bronze sculpture titled “Archer” by Kelety, it is possible that he created such a piece considering his body of work. In the interwar period, he exhibited several times at the Paris Salons. At the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français in 1927 he exhibited a terracotta bust and in 1928 and 1930 bronze and ivory figures, all made and published by the Éditeur d’art (art publisher) Arthur Goldscheider. At the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et industriels Modernes in 1925, his work was shown both on the Goldscheider stand and at Edmond Etling’s. At the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, he showed sculptures that had been handcrafted by the foundries Etling and Les Neveux de Jules Lehmann, as well as animal sculptures made by M. Ollier. Kéléty also incorporated the Art Deco style into the everyday objects he designed, such as electric lights, ashtrays, and incense burners. Kelety’s artworks are known for their elegance, streamlined forms, and attention to detail, characteristic of the Art Deco style. His sculptures were primarily made using bronze, a popular Material during that time due to its durability and ability to capture intricate details. Bio literature Alberto Shayo: Statuettes Art Deco...

Art Deco bronze sculpture bust of a boy by Alexandre Kelety. With the Les Neveux de Lehmann foundry mark. Marked Bronze and numbered France 1930. Th...

Alexandre Kéléty bronze sculpture of a stylized Eagle on marble. Powerful strong statue with a modern feeling. Soft curved lines give the feeling of fl...

Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture by Alexandre Kelety, depicting a deer. Made in France, circa 1926 Signature: A. kelety.

Art Deco bronze sculpture, bust of the famous French aviator and hero Jean Mermoz who lived from 1901 until 1930. The sculpture is signed by Alexandre Kel...

A bronze sculpture two men steering signed by Hungarian - French sculptor Alexandre Kelety. Foundry mark "patrouilleau".

A patina bronze bust of a woman by Hungarian sculpture Alexander Kelety.   

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a athletic young man pulling a rope by the French artist Alexandre Kelety. The bronze has a lovely dark brown patina and is mounted on a marble base. The...

Bronze sculpture of an archer by Alexandre Kelety (1874-1940) on a wooden pedestal. The sculpture is signed A. Kelety.

An Art Deco bust in silvered and patinated bronze, entitled 'Medusa Moderne' cast, circa 1925. The female face with delicate features is framed by tendrils of textured, dark-pati...

Lovely bronze bust of a young girl by the French artist Alexandre Kelety. This bronze has the Etling foundry mark. Very good quality cast. Beautiful patina. Signature/ Marks: Kel...