Sculpture, Donna danzante con mantello - 37 cm - Alabaster






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Alabaster sculpture from the early 20th century in Art Deco style, titled Donna danzante con mantello.
Description from the seller
this splendid alabaster sculpture, an authentic collectible piece from the renowned Volterra production of the early twentieth century. The work depicts a dancer captured in a dynamic pose full of grace, an iconic and much‑loved theme of the Art Deco era.
Main Features:
Period and Style: Early twentieth century, fully Art Deco in taste with classical influences. The style deftly fuses the linearity and geometrization typical of Parisian Deco with the timeless elegance of classical statuary.
Subject: A nude female figure, interpreted with sensuality and lightness, caught in the midst of a dance. The stylized drapery surrounding it is clad in a rich gold leaf finish, creating a magnificent color contrast with the translucent white of the alabaster.
Material: Fine Volterra alabaster, renowned for its beauty and its ability to capture and diffuse light, giving the sculpture a luminous and unique aura.
Details and Condition: The sculpture rests on a geometric gray stone base. As evident from the detailed photos, the piece is in generally good condition, with the usual signs of aging on the gilded finish that attest to its authenticity and historic charm.
Interior decoration: Thanks to its refined and timeless design, this piece integrates perfectly in both classical and contemporary settings, adding a touch of sophisticated elegance and art history.
this splendid alabaster sculpture, an authentic collectible piece from the renowned Volterra production of the early twentieth century. The work depicts a dancer captured in a dynamic pose full of grace, an iconic and much‑loved theme of the Art Deco era.
Main Features:
Period and Style: Early twentieth century, fully Art Deco in taste with classical influences. The style deftly fuses the linearity and geometrization typical of Parisian Deco with the timeless elegance of classical statuary.
Subject: A nude female figure, interpreted with sensuality and lightness, caught in the midst of a dance. The stylized drapery surrounding it is clad in a rich gold leaf finish, creating a magnificent color contrast with the translucent white of the alabaster.
Material: Fine Volterra alabaster, renowned for its beauty and its ability to capture and diffuse light, giving the sculpture a luminous and unique aura.
Details and Condition: The sculpture rests on a geometric gray stone base. As evident from the detailed photos, the piece is in generally good condition, with the usual signs of aging on the gilded finish that attest to its authenticity and historic charm.
Interior decoration: Thanks to its refined and timeless design, this piece integrates perfectly in both classical and contemporary settings, adding a touch of sophisticated elegance and art history.
