Art Deco Clay Nude Sculpture ‘Ecstasy’ by Amedeo Gennarelli. Circa 1920’S

1900 - 1920

Sold by Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

Description

Italian sculptor Amedeo Gennarelli (1881- 1943). Moving to Paris in 1909 he soon became an active influencer in the Art Deco period, his bronze sculptures of nudes making their debut exhibit at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais in 1913.

Amedeo Gennarelli is probably best known for his female nudes in terracotta, usually white clay finished to resemble terracotta and in many different sizes. These were retailed very successfully in ‘Alfred Dunhill’ stores in Paris, London, and New York.

This being a particularly large and fine example.

60cm High x 36cm Wide

Condition: In good overall condition, structurally sound with a lovely patination. Some natural fissures and minor firing cracks with evidence of old repairs to rear of base.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60cm (23.62")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Declaration

Kendall House Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170042

Dealers Internal Reference

25677

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Description

Italian sculptor Amedeo Gennarelli (1881- 1943).

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Moving to Paris in 1909 he soon became an active influencer in the Art Deco period, his bronze sculptures of nudes making their debut exhibit at the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais in 1913.

Kendall House Antiques Ltd.

fig 1. Art Deco clay nude sculpture ‘Ecstasy’ by Amedeo Gennarelli. Circa 1920’s — fig 1. Art Deco Clay Nude Sculpture ‘Ecstasy’ by Amedeo Gennarelli. Circa 1920’S

Amedeo Gennarelli is probably best known for his female nudes in terracotta, usually white clay finished to resemble terracotta and in many different sizes. These were retailed very successfully in ‘Alfred Dunhill’ stores in Paris, London, and New York.

fig 2. Art Deco clay nude sculpture ‘Ecstasy’ by Amedeo Gennarelli. Circa 1920’s — fig 2. Art Deco Clay Nude Sculpture ‘Ecstasy’ by Amedeo Gennarelli. Circa 1920’S

This being a particularly large and fine example.

60cm High x 36cm Wide

Condition: In good overall condition, structurally sound with a lovely patination. Some natural fissures and minor firing cracks with evidence of old repairs to rear of base.