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Terracotta Bust of a Girl by Gilbert Privat C.1930
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Terracotta Bust of a Girl by Gilbert Privat C.1930

1920 - 1940
Description

Unusual Art Deco era terracotta bust of a girl or young woman by the French sculptor Gilbert Privat (1892 - 1969) c.1930. Head and shoulders length bust of a girl with her hair in plaits, shown in profile and modelled in high relief against a stylized floral background. In glazed terracotta, signed in the clay to the right hand side. Excellent condition.

Width: 14" (35.5 cm)

Height: 17" (43 cm)

Depth: 7" (18 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Terracotta Bust to the 1930s.

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SA1188615
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38238
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Unusual Art Deco era terracotta bust of a girl or young woman by the French sculptor Gilbert Privat (1892 - 1969) c.1930.
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Head and shoulders length bust of a girl with her hair in plaits, shown in profile and modelled in high relief against a stylized floral background.
Collinge Antiques

In glazed terracotta, signed in the clay to the right hand side. Excellent condition.

Width: 14" (35.5 cm)

Height: 17" (43 cm)

Depth: 7" (18 cm)

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Art Deco Terracotta Bust to the 1930s.

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SA1188615
Dealers Internal Ref
38238
Collinge Antiques
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Archive I A terracotta relief sculpture depicting the profile of a young woman looking upward against a background of carved floral motifs.

Terracotta Bust of a Girl by Gilbert Privat c.1930

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A terracotta relief sculpture depicting the profile of a young woman looking upward against a background of carved floral motifs.
Terracotta Bust of a Girl by Gilbert Privat c.1930
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Art Deco sculpture from the 1920s and 1930s is characterised by streamlined forms, stylized figurative silhouettes, geometric symmetry, and integrated decorative motifs such as florals or repeating patterns.

Sculptors of this era frequently utilised terracotta, bronze, marble, and patinated plaster. Terracotta was favoured for its warm earth tone, subtle texture, and ability to capture fine hand-modelled details.

Authentic pieces often exhibit impressed artist signatures or foundry marks, crisp stylised hair and facial features typical of the period, and a natural surface patina or subtle wear consistent with age.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a curated bookshelf alcove, pairing it with neutral walls or minimalist decor to highlight its textured profile.

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