Twee Balinese muzikanten - Statue - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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Two Indonesian wood carvings in the Art Deco style, depicting Balinese flute players and dated circa 1960, in good condition with the right figure carved from coromandel wood and a height of 47 cm, width 15 cm, and depth 6 cm.
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Two beautiful Balinese wood carvings, designed in the distinctive Art Deco style that flourished in Bali from the 1930s under the influence of Western artists. Both sculptures depict traditional Balinese flute players.
Bali, Indonesia, circa 1960
Characteristics of the sculptures
• Right statue (Elongated flute player): This type of woodcarving is characteristic of Balinese Art Deco. It has a strongly stylized, elegant, and elongated body with flowing, wavy lines. The musician wears a traditional Balinese headdress (udeng) and delicate flowers by the ears. It is carved from a dense, heavy wood such as coromandel wood.
• Left statue (Kneeling flute player): This statue shows a more compact, organic design that was also popular in Balinese folk art. The focus here is on the dynamic, rounded contours of the body as the player kneels and leans over his instrument. This piece is presumably made from a lighter, warm-toned wood such as suar wood or teak.
Balinese woodcarving of this quality was produced extensively from the mid-20th century onward, for local spiritual purposes as well as for the growing market of international collectors and travelers.
Dimensions: listed with the photos.
Condition: in good condition, of course with signs of use. The second piece is missing a small chip from the edge.
Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, so colors may vary. Mood impressions are shown.
The pieces are well packed and shipped by registered mail.
Jiljes, where quality and service come first!
Two beautiful Balinese wood carvings, designed in the distinctive Art Deco style that flourished in Bali from the 1930s under the influence of Western artists. Both sculptures depict traditional Balinese flute players.
Bali, Indonesia, circa 1960
Characteristics of the sculptures
• Right statue (Elongated flute player): This type of woodcarving is characteristic of Balinese Art Deco. It has a strongly stylized, elegant, and elongated body with flowing, wavy lines. The musician wears a traditional Balinese headdress (udeng) and delicate flowers by the ears. It is carved from a dense, heavy wood such as coromandel wood.
• Left statue (Kneeling flute player): This statue shows a more compact, organic design that was also popular in Balinese folk art. The focus here is on the dynamic, rounded contours of the body as the player kneels and leans over his instrument. This piece is presumably made from a lighter, warm-toned wood such as suar wood or teak.
Balinese woodcarving of this quality was produced extensively from the mid-20th century onward, for local spiritual purposes as well as for the growing market of international collectors and travelers.
Dimensions: listed with the photos.
Condition: in good condition, of course with signs of use. The second piece is missing a small chip from the edge.
Photos are part of the description.
These were taken under artificial light, so colors may vary. Mood impressions are shown.
The pieces are well packed and shipped by registered mail.
Jiljes, where quality and service come first!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Coromandel, Satinwood
Country of origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
Twee Balinese muzikanten
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
47 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
6 cm
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