Josef Matějů (1891–1967) - Ceramic Sculpture - Seated Nude Woman

Josef Matějů (1891–1967) - Ceramic sculpture - Seated nude womanWhite ceramic sculpture of a seated nude woman Signature: Josef Matějů (1891–1967) Please note a trace of restoration due to a slight loss (see photo)Josef Matějů (1891–1967) was a Czech sculptor and ceramist. Trained in the early 20th century, Matějů worked mainly in the Mladá Boleslav region, producing sculptures and ceramic pieces. He is best known for his architectural works: he created sculptures and reliefs intended to adorn public buildings in his native region. His style, marked by a mixture of functionality and aesthetics specific to the decorative arts, reflects the evolution of Czechoslovak ceramics in the 20th century. Visible at the Galerie Courcelles Antiquités, at 97 rue de Courcelles, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.