Elegant art deco sculpture of an athletic scouting / watching male figure by jean de roncourt from france around 1930. Very good original condition, greenish patinated spelter / zinc cast. Standing on the thick, stepped original portoro marble plinth. Artist: jean de roncourt (incised signature in the marble plinth) a shield crest on the front with personal dedication “from the members of the staff battery, brest in october 1941”. dimensions: h 30 cm / 11.8 in l 36 cm / 14.17 in w 16.5 cm / 6.5 in the french sculptor jean de roncourt is regarded as one of the best sculptors of the 1920s, who specialized in the production of male bronze figures and is considered a master in this field. This piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution