Block carving/ Relief, Buste marbre blanc - 20 cm - Marble

This splendid solid white marble sculpture presents androgynous features with absolute purity, absorbed in a meditative sleep or deep serenity. A unique work by a 20th-century sculptor, it belongs to the dignified stylistic lineage of non finito, the masterful technique popularized by Michelangelo and later Auguste Rodin, where the completed figure seems to emerge poetically from the rough material.

The face, of remarkable tenderness, benefited from a very finely polished finish. Under direct light, the white marble reveals its natural translucency and a waxy gleam that literally brings the features to life, mimicking the silky texture of skin.
The hair and the back of the block are deliberately left in a rough state. You can see the tool marks of the sculptor (chisel and gradine), providing a textured surface and primitive strength that contrast magnificently with the delicacy of the facial features. The crenated undulations of the hairstyle subtly evoke modernist and Art Deco aesthetics.

This is genuine white marble, noble and heavy, as evidenced by its high density and the discreet amber veins running through the stone, absolute guarantees of its authenticity. Its cabinet-size makes it a perfect collectible object, visually powerful without being bulky, ideal for accenting a library, a contemporary console, or a fireplace.

Height: 20 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Weight: 5.5 kg
Material: Natural white marble
Era: 20th century
Condition: Good overall state of preservation, sculpture sound. The rough edges, tool marks at the base, and color variations are an integral part of the artistic creation and of the stone's character.

An timeless, highly decorative work that will appeal to modern-art collectors and lovers of exceptional objects.