French Art Deco Bronze Hummingbird Vide-Poche attributed to Louis-Albert Carvin

$3,950.00 USD

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Period: Art Deco, 1930-40
Origin: France
Materials: Bronze, fire-gilt bronze, hand-crafted
Dimensions: 3 in H x 7.125 in W x 4.125 in D (7.62 x 18.12 x 10.5 cm)

If it is not as we described it, we make it right. Wrong dimensions, undisclosed damage, or any material misdescription — tell us within 7 days and we refund you in full, pay the return shipping, and charge no restocking fee.

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An elegant and finely modelled French Art Deco bronze vide-poche, attributed to Louis-Albert Carvin (1875-1951), depicting a hummingbird poised in mid-flight above a stylised gilt bronze leaf.

The piece is worked with naturalistic detail: articulated plumage, extended wings and a sculptural leaf form in warm fire-gilt bronze with hand-finished vein detailing. A small applied beetle accent enhances the naturalist theme.

The bronze displays a nuanced brown patina with soft green undertones, contrasting the luminous gilt surface. The composition functions as both sculpture and refined desk accessory.

Dimensions: 3 in H x 7.125 in W x 4.125 in D (7.62 x 18.12 x 10.5 cm)
Date of manufacture: 1930-40
Place of origin: France
Materials: Bronze, fire-gilt bronze, hand-crafted

Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and light surface wear consistent with period examples. Gilt surface retains a rich, warm tone.

Condition

Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and light surface wear consistent with period examples. Gilt surface retains a rich, warm tone.

Notes on this piece

One of a kind. Sold in as-found condition with wear consistent with its age. Ask us for additional photographs or measurements before you buy — we answer the same day.
On the attribution. Words such as “style of”, “manner of”, “attributed to”, “after” or “circle of” describe our informed opinion based on form, construction and materials. They are not a certification of authorship. Where authorship is documented, we say so plainly and name the evidence.
Returns. One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.

Shipping & returns

Shipping is quoted per order. Small pieces travel insured by ground courier; furniture travels white-glove freight, room of choice, from our Miami warehouse.

Returns for a change of mind: one day from delivery, buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If a piece is not as we described it, you have 7 days — we refund in full including your original shipping, pay the return freight, and charge no restocking fee.

Questions? Call 305-975-0601.

Domestic shipping

Every piece ships from our warehouse in Miami. Shipping is quoted per order, so you are never charged an estimate — we price the actual crate, the actual route, and the actual service level, and send it to you before you commit.

Small and medium decorative objects — lamps, vases, prints, ceramics — travel by FedEx or UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required. Typical transit is 3–7 business days.

Furniture and large pieces travel by white-glove freight with BMC International Freight. Delivery is room of choice, subject to the carrier's access at your address. Freight transit varies by destination and is typically 7–14 business days. We contact you to arrange a delivery window.

International shipping

We ship worldwide, quoted case by case. Tell us the piece and the destination and we will price crating, freight, insurance and customs handling for you.

Packing

Every piece is packed by hand using museum-quality materials. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed and packed separately, then reassembled on arrival.

Returns

Returns are accepted within one day of delivery. To return a piece, notify us within that window and return it in the same condition in which it arrived.

The buyer pays all shipping costs — outbound and return — and a 15% restocking fee.

This mirrors the terms you already know from the major marketplaces. Because the window is short, we would rather you ask first: request additional photographs, measurements or a condition report before you buy, and we will send them the same day.

If something arrives damaged

Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.