This elegant Art Deco bronze sculpture, titled “Awakening” (Le Réveil), was created by renowned French sculptor Paul Philippe around 1920, marking the early and highly sought-after period of Art Deco sculpture.

The composition depicts a female figure rising gracefully, symbolizing renewal and modernity—key themes of early 20th-century decorative arts. Cast in bronze and mounted on a green marble base, the sculpture reflects Philippe’s refined sense of form, balance, and movement.

The work is signed “P. Philippe” and is documented in
Art Deco and other figures by Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.