Joseph CORMIER known as Joé DESCOMPS (1869-1950). Nude languishing or bather in bronze with green patina. Signed Cormier, artist's stamp and foundry stamp "Cire perdue Leblanc Barbedienne Paris" on the terrace. Dimensions 25 x 40 x 15 cm. A sculptor, chiseller and master goldsmith, Joseph CORMIER is renowned for his works in the Art Deco style. A pupil of Louis-Auguste Hiolin and Alexandre Falguière, he exhibited at the Salon des artistes français from 1891 to 1937, winning several awards, including the gold medal in 1928. Initially known as Joé Descomps, he adopted the pseudonym Joseph Cormier after the First World War. His artistic output was characterised by remarkable technical mastery, particularly in working with bronze, ivory and terracotta. He worked with prestigious foundries such as Susse Frères, Barbedienne and Etling Paris. He was awarded the Légion d'honneur by decree on 3 April 1929. Several of his works are held in national museums, including Woman with Flower Garland, terracotta, at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Blois, Danaïde or Woman with Amphora at the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and Faune et Bacchante at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux.