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Georges Vassal
Large and Rare Coupe Sculpted from Brazilian Sodalite.

2023

About the Item

Contemporary large scale French sculpture, carved from blue Brazilian sodalite, in the form of a large elongated vessel or 'coupe' by Georges Vassal a French artist living in the south of France. The work is monogram signed. An impressively large, beautifully tactile sculptural coupe in blue Brazilian sodalite. The scale makes this rare to find in these dimensions. Vassal has created a wonderful contrast between the rough hewn natural feel of the underside and the wonderful fine smoothness of the sculptures surface. There is also the juxtaposition of colours in the stone, the white striations contrasting and enhancing the characteristic intense blue. This wonderful elegant and tactile object has been shaped as a rich sculpture in its own right or as a wonderful addition to any table for serving, decorating, presenting or containing. The form is so beautiful one can not help but reach out to touch and caress it. Sodalite is also hailed for its healing properties. Precious and rare, the vibrant beauty of Blue Sodalite makes it a wonderful addition to any setting. Thanks to the shallow chromatic mixes, sophisticated and intense, and the material’s resilience, this fine natural stone has earned its place as a medium for luxury sculpture and objects. Blue Sodalite from Brazil is a natural stone with superior technical features in terms of brilliance, uniformity and resilience. The unmistakable blue of its surface, in its various shades from sky to cobalt blue, draws overwhelming colour vibrations so intense as to reach the nuances of lapis lazuli. It may feature more light or intense parts, with some rare although well-defined veins in white or pink, which intensify the colour depth.
  • Creator:
    Georges Vassal
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cotignac, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GB/Sodalite/Vassal1stDibs: LU1430212329552
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