Goldscheider, Woman With Butterfly, Orientalist Africanist Terracotta

Friederich GOLDSCHEIDER (1845-1897) – Bust of a Woman with a Butterfly
A sublime work from the prestigious Goldscheider manufactory, this polychrome terracotta bust delicately embodies feminine elegance and the poetry of life. The serene face of the young woman, accentuated by a subtle drapery, welcomes a painted bronze butterfly—a symbol of lightness and ephemerality.
Signed, numbered, and dated 1869, this grand 68 cm piece is a testament to the refinement and exceptional craftsmanship of Friederich Goldscheider, a master of Viennese sculpture. A rare artwork, at the crossroads of realism and orientalism, sure to captivate art enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine materials.