Alberto Saccardi (1883–1956) *the Snake Charmer*, Art Deco Alabaster Sculpture, Ca. 1920

An antique and elegant Art Deco sculpture by Alberto Saccardi (1883–1956), depicting a young snake charmer, crafted from alabaster and a metal alloy with a bronze patina.

The composition depicts a young woman kneeling, leaning gently toward a cobra standing upright before her, which she appears to be enchanting with the sound of a musical instrument.

The figure is carved from beautiful light-colored alabaster.
Her face with delicate features, her bob haircut, and the sleek lines of her body perfectly exemplify the Art Deco aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s.

The snake, crafted from a metal alloy with an antique green bronze patina, offers an elegant contrast to the whiteness of the alabaster. The entire piece rests on a rectangular pedestal.

This original composition, imbued with exoticism and sensuality, reflects the interwar period’s fascination with Orientalist subjects.

Alberto Saccardi, an Italian sculptor active during the first half of the 20th century, is particularly known for his female figures in alabaster, sometimes combined with marble or metal elements.

In good overall condition. Note: there is some damage to the young woman’s thumbs, which is barely visible as it is concealed by the musical instrument. Some natural marks and wear consistent with its age.

Dimensions:

• Length: 45 cm

• Width: 15 cm

• Height: 29 cm