Art Deco Statue Of An Elegant Woman From The Early 20th Century, Made Of Limestone Or Petrified Water

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Art Deco Statue Of An Elegant Woman From The Early 20th Century, Made Of Limestone Or Petrified Water

Art Deco statue in limestone or "petrified water" depicting an elegant woman from the early 20th century

As beautiful as it is intriguing, this version in limestone or “petrified water” of the “Coquettish Woman” is a stunning feat of French Auvergne craftsmanship from the early 20th century, during the Art Deco period (1910–1939).

With her slender posture and playful gaze, this woman—whose pose is inspired by Art Deco geometry—embodies an allegory of love and love at first sight, overcome by a wild passion at the sight of her beloved.

The technique used—petrifying water—is not that of sculpture, but of casting. Thermal mineral springs are used to create decorative objects made of calcite. The artisan shapes the limestone into an artistic form without carving it, using two techniques: inlay on a mold and crystallization, resulting in this realistic, brilliant, and stunning piece.

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Dimensions
→ Height: 48 cm
→ Width: 12 cm
→ Length: 13 cm
→ Weight: 3.6 kg

300 €