Ceres, Terracotta Sculpture
Ceres, terracotta sculpture
early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 142 x 27 x 27 cm (with base)
A terracotta sculpture modeled in the round depicting a standing female deity, iconographically identifiable as Ceres, goddess of the harvest, abundance, and allegory of Summer.
This attribution is confirmed by the finely detailed sheaf of wheat that the figure holds naturally under her left arm.
The composition is distinguished by a refined formal balance: the nude torso, with its canonical and harmonious proportions, emerges delicately from masterfully sculpted drapery that encircles the hips, creating a play of deep folds and chiaroscuro with a strong naturalistic flavor.
The artist’s technical mastery is also evident in the sculptural rendering of the skin tone and in the complex, gathered hairstyle, where the defined curls evoke the models of Greco-Roman statuary so celebrated during the Grand Tour era and in the years that followed.
The sculpture is mounted on a modern metal base, which enhances its verticality and stability.
The work, like all our other items, will be sold accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
We personally handle and organize the packaging and shipping of our works of art, with insurance, worldwide
If the work is purchased by non-Italian customers, it will require a certificate of free circulation.
This can be obtained within 10–20 business days.
The gallery will handle the administrative and financial aspects of the process.
All costs associated with the transaction are therefore included in the price.
early 20th century
Dimensions: Height 142 x 27 x 27 cm (with base)
A terracotta sculpture modeled in the round depicting a standing female deity, iconographically identifiable as Ceres, goddess of the harvest, abundance, and allegory of Summer.
This attribution is confirmed by the finely detailed sheaf of wheat that the figure holds naturally under her left arm.
The composition is distinguished by a refined formal balance: the nude torso, with its canonical and harmonious proportions, emerges delicately from masterfully sculpted drapery that encircles the hips, creating a play of deep folds and chiaroscuro with a strong naturalistic flavor.
The artist’s technical mastery is also evident in the sculptural rendering of the skin tone and in the complex, gathered hairstyle, where the defined curls evoke the models of Greco-Roman statuary so celebrated during the Grand Tour era and in the years that followed.
The sculpture is mounted on a modern metal base, which enhances its verticality and stability.
The work, like all our other items, will be sold accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
We personally handle and organize the packaging and shipping of our works of art, with insurance, worldwide
If the work is purchased by non-Italian customers, it will require a certificate of free circulation.
This can be obtained within 10–20 business days.
The gallery will handle the administrative and financial aspects of the process.
All costs associated with the transaction are therefore included in the price.
2 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Terracotta
Length: 27
Width: 27
Height: 142
Reference (ID): 1747317
Availability: In stock
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