Art Nouveau Female Bust 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: French Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture of a Female.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA476005
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSculptures
Period1900 - 1920
StyleArt Nouveau
MaterialTerracotta, Patinated Paint
ColourPatinated Green
MotifsFlowing hair, Floral embellishments, Sinuous organic curves
SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This French Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture from 1910 depicts a young female bust with flowing hair and floral embellishments along her shoulders and hair, accented by sinuous organic curves. The piece displays an original green patinated paint finish and a signature in the terracotta. Measuring 33 cm high, 22 cm wide, 13 cm deep, the sculpture is designed for display on a mantelpiece to complement a French Chateau interior style. The figural bust rests on an integrated flared pedestal base that incorporates stylized leaf motifs extending upward from the bottom corner. The female figure has downcast eyes, soft facial features, and a gentle expression while her head tilts slightly to one side. The artwork functions as an ornamental tabletop sculpture suitable for placement in a living room, study, or hallway as a decorative accent.

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Art Nouveau sculpture, prominent between 1890 and 1910, is characterised by organic forms, sinuous lines, and natural motifs such as flowers, leaves, and flowing hair integrated into the human figure.

Sculptors frequently used terracotta, bronze, spelter, and carved marble, often applying patinated or cold-painted finishes to earthenware to imitate cast bronze.

Authentic pieces generally feature artist signatures impressed into the clay, maker stamps, natural age-related wear to the surface patina, and crisp hand-finished detail around drapery and hair.

Displaying the bust on a dark wood mantelpiece, a marble console table, or a dedicated column pedestal creates a focal point that complements classical and modern interior schemes.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleansers and water that could strip the delicate painted or cold-patinated surface layer.

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French Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture of a Female.

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