Art Deco - design követő műhely

A patinated bronze small sculpture depicting a kneeling ballerina, her arms extended back, with a forward-leaning head. The proportions of the body are slightly elongated, and the momentum of the movement and the curves of the silhouette evoke the world of art deco dancer representations. The surface has a silky, brownish-gold patina; the dress and waist ribbon highlighted with green patina, and the shoes are in darker tones. The modeling is smoothed, occasionally softly stylized: the hair is styled in a bun, and the hand and facial features are compacted. The subtle transitions of light and shadow emphasize the contours of the chest, shoulders, and thighs. The figure stands on an oval black base that rests on a white marble ring; this two-tiered pedestal is a typical decorative solution for later 20th-century ornamental bronzes. There are traces of minor green oxidation and small scratches on the surface. Style: art deco-influenced decorative bronze; likely created: 1970s–2000s.

The Birth of Movement - Key Details:

• Kneeling ballerina with arms extended back

• Short tulle skirt and waist ribbon with green patina

• Silky brown surface, smoothed modeling

• Oval black base and white marble rim

• Minor surface oxidation on the face, signs of use

Author Indicators

No named creator; this piece may have been created in the style of the following artists (art deco dancer theme, elongated proportions, cold painting/patina):

• Demetre H. Chiparus (active: 1910–1935) – iconic dancer bronzes; greenish fabric patina and dynamic poses.

• Josef Lorenzl (1910–1950) – filigree, elongated female figures, elegant movements.

• Ferdinand Preiss (1900–1943) – dancer small sculptures, fine surface treatment.

• Claire J. R. Colinet (1910–1937) – exotic and ballet themes, significant movements.

• Pierre Le Faguays (1920–1940) – sports and dance motifs, powerful gestures.

• Marcel-André Bouraine (1920–1940) – refined art deco female forms.

• Bruno Zach (1910–1930) – decorative, theatrical female figures.

• Otto Poertzel (1910–1930) – dance themes, softly stylized body forms.

However, it is more likely a later 20th-century, art deco-pattern-following, decorative purpose re-casting.