Janou Serée (born In 1949) – Original Sculpture In Black Marble, Direct Carving

Elegant and powerful, Ptah is an emblematic work by Janou Serée, a French sculptor renowned for her work with matter and form. Carved directly from a block of French black marble, this sculpture embodies the balance between soft lines and rigorous volumes. The top of the piece, with its polished, almost liquid curves, subtly contrasts with the base structured in rigid strata, evoking both geological formation and ancient architecture. This dialogue between the organic and the constructed recalls the symbolic legacy of the Egyptian god Ptah, patron saint of artisans, whose name the work here takes. The artist, trained in monumental sculpture, develops a sober but powerful aesthetic, where every trace of the creative gesture is assumed. Presented on a glossy black base, this piece integrates powerfully into any contemporary interior or collection dedicated to mineral abstraction. Provenance: Private collection, France Work referenced in several solo exhibitions Condition: Excellent. Some natural traces in the stone (marble veins), original polishing.