Statue, Grand masque murale féminin art déco - vers 1950 - 33 cm - Terracotta - 1950
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Art Deco terracotta wall mask with a stylised feminine face, unsigned, dating to around 1950, made in France; height 33 cm, width 19 cm, depth 9 cm, weight 1.2 kg, in good condition.
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Large Art Deco terracotta wall mask from around 1950 – Stylized face with slit eyes, 33 cm
Beautiful hand-modeled terracotta wall sculpture, in the pure Art Deco style of the 1950s
This mask stands out for its theatrical and graphic character: a highly stylized face with slit eyes, clean lines and an enigmatic expression. The hair, particularly worked, forms an abundant volume of elaborated curls enhanced by circular motifs that create a decorative play of relief and shadow.
Piece hollow, designed to be mounted on the wall thanks to a practical notch at the back.
Characteristics :
• Era: around 1950
• Style: stylized/theatrical Art Deco
• Probable origin: Italy (Tuscany) or France
• Material: Unglazed terracotta, matte finish
• Dimensions: Height 33 cm × Width 19 cm
• Mounting: Wall notch at the back
• Signature: No visible signature
This type of mask fits within the tradition of decorative and theatrical pieces produced in the 1950s, in the lineage of Goldscheider masks and Tuscan or French ceramic workshops.
The treatment of the slit eyes gives it a mysterious and scenographic character quite rare among wall masks from that period.
Provenance: From the attic of a decoration shop in Belgium, where it had been stored since the 1950s.
Condition: Generally good for its age. Light signs of storage and normal use.
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About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
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SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateLarge Art Deco terracotta wall mask from around 1950 – Stylized face with slit eyes, 33 cm
Beautiful hand-modeled terracotta wall sculpture, in the pure Art Deco style of the 1950s
This mask stands out for its theatrical and graphic character: a highly stylized face with slit eyes, clean lines and an enigmatic expression. The hair, particularly worked, forms an abundant volume of elaborated curls enhanced by circular motifs that create a decorative play of relief and shadow.
Piece hollow, designed to be mounted on the wall thanks to a practical notch at the back.
Characteristics :
• Era: around 1950
• Style: stylized/theatrical Art Deco
• Probable origin: Italy (Tuscany) or France
• Material: Unglazed terracotta, matte finish
• Dimensions: Height 33 cm × Width 19 cm
• Mounting: Wall notch at the back
• Signature: No visible signature
This type of mask fits within the tradition of decorative and theatrical pieces produced in the 1950s, in the lineage of Goldscheider masks and Tuscan or French ceramic workshops.
The treatment of the slit eyes gives it a mysterious and scenographic character quite rare among wall masks from that period.
Provenance: From the attic of a decoration shop in Belgium, where it had been stored since the 1950s.
Condition: Generally good for its age. Light signs of storage and normal use.
Seller's Story
About SR Fine Art
With nearly 28 years of experience in the art market, I am passionate about rediscovering artists’ studios and bringing their works to a wide audience on Catawiki.
I specialize in Belgian and European modern and contemporary art. My flagship collection is the studio archive of Robert Detheux (nearly 1,500 works on paper). I also offer surrealist drawings, beautiful abstract paintings from the 1950s, magnificent nude photographs by Michel Pinel, contemporary paintings, Cobra compositions, and works by Marcus de Vestele, Gundi Falk, René Mels, Eugène Eechaut and many others.
From intimate drawings to large formats, there is something for every taste and every budget. The vast majority of my auctions start at 1 € with no reserve price, giving everyone the chance to acquire unique pieces.
Every shipment is prepared with the utmost care using professional museum-quality packaging to ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
Join my growing community of satisfied clients and follow my new auctions to discover rare works from these exceptional studios.
Thank you for your trust and happy bidding!
SR Fine Art
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Style
Art Deco
Material
Terracotta
Title of artwork
Grand masque murale féminin art déco - vers 1950
Signature
Not signed
Year
1950
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
1.2 kg
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