AFFORTUNATO GORY (1895-1925)
Salome, c. 1910.
White marble, gilt bronze.
Signed 'A.Gory'.
On green-brown patinated bronze base.
The artist was inspired by the famous dancer Maud Allan (1873-1956), who caused a lot of suspense when she played the main character in Oscar Wilde's play 'Salomé' topless at the Vienna Opera in 1904.
H.: 84 cm
