2 - MARGUERITE STIX, AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN, PLASTER SCULPTURE OF A SEATED WOMAN, 20TH CENTURY

MARGUERITE STIX, AUSTRIAN-AMERICAN, PLASTER SCULPTURE OF A SEATED WOMAN, 20TH CENTURY A plaster sculpture attributed to Marguerite Stix (1913–2005), an Austrian-born American artist and sculptor, depicting a seated nude female figure with an elongated neck, slender limbs, and stylized facial features. The figure is modeled in an expressive, modernist manner, with roughly textured surfaces, simplified anatomical forms, and an introspective, downward-turned head. The woman is seated on a narrow stool, her hands resting upon her knees. The sculpture is finished in an earthy brown patina and mounted on a rectangular plaster base. The composition reflects an expressionist approach to the human figure. 20th century. Dimensions: H: 14 1/2 in., (36.8 cm.) Condition: Fair condition with surface wear and scattered losses to the plaster. An area of loss or repair is visible across the upper back, exposing white plaster beneath the brown surface. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.