16 - A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN, ART DECO, EUROPEAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A BRONZE FIGURE OF A WOMAN, ART DECO, EUROPEAN, EARLY 20TH CENTURY Cast bronze sculpture depicting a standing nude female figure shown in a contrapposto pose, her weight resting on one foot and the opposite leg gently crossed forward, creating an elegant S-shaped silhouette. The figure holds an open book or tablet raised before her chest, her head inclined downward in a contemplative gesture, suggesting learning, reflection, or allegory. The facial features and coiffure are stylized with geometric simplification and a vertically ribbed hair treatment, reflecting Art Deco and interwar modernist influences. The bronze surface displays a warm golden-brown patina with subtle tonal variation, emphasizing the modeled musculature and smooth planes. The figure is mounted on a stepped metal plinth base, secured from beneath with visible screws, consistent with 20th-century decorative bronze production. The reverse shows an open casting aperture, typical of hollow-cast bronzes of the period. Dimensions: H: 19 3/4 in., (50.2 cm.) Condition: Very good with a nice patina 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.