Frederic Focht

Art Deco bronze-patinated sculpture by Frédéric Focht, a French sculptor renowned for heroic, dynamic figures and stylized geometric bases from the early 20th century, The piece features a nude male figure captured in forward, aerodynamic motion, arms extended upwards, mounting a stylized arrow that arcs above swirling clouds on a dark marble base—an embodiment of energy, velocity, and modernist optimism typical of the era; The sculpture is made of bronze with a rich patinated surface, emphasizing musculature and movement. The base is geometric and stylized, symbolizing speed and elevation; the arrow and clouds suggest force, flight, and technological progress.

Frédéric Focht (1879–1937) was a celebrated French sculptor who trained under Falguière and was acclaimed for his technical skill and modernist, athletic compositions