Ismeretlen - francia öntőműhely

The 63 cm tall, bronze-cast female bust embodies the academic sculptural tradition of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The figure of the young woman appears with her head slightly tilted to the side and a contemplative gaze, exuding both melancholy and noble poise. Her long, braided hair elegantly cascades over her shoulder, while the drapery slipping off her shoulder sensually yet modestly emphasizes her femininity. The delicate intricacy and surface treatment recall the works of French and Italian masters of the era, particularly the circle of Affortunato Gory and Carrier-Belleuse. The marble base elevates the solemnity of the statue and provides a stable foundation. Similar pieces can be found at auctions and in museum collections, typically titled 'Young Woman' or 'Melancholic Beauty.' The piece represents a transition between historicism and romantic academicism, which was a favored embellishment in the bourgeois interiors of the turn of the century.