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Pair of Terracotta Nubiens probably Goldsheider

1890

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An exquisite set of a pair of North African orientalist/africanist terracotta sculptures of a man and female conveying water containers. Most likely by Goldsheider, incredibly molded and of extraordinary extents they are each 70 cm high. They would be a magnificent commendation to the embellishment of any home. In the late nineteenth century orientalist and africanist workmanship turned out to be very well known, prompting specialists like Frederick Goldsheider, Bernard Bloch, Stellmacher and Kassel to make various sculptures and busts of different subjects from the North of Africa. In numerous ways, they showcase the beauty of Africans. The subjects, from the poor to the wealthy, were exquisitely sculpted, giving Europeans a glimpse into a world they had only imagined. Their specialty become very famous and turned into the longing of the wealthy Parisians as a supplement to their assortment of workmanship in their homes.
  • Creation Year:
    1890
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    A late 19th Century, modelled as a North African man and woman standing on naturalistic bases, each holding an amphora, impressed numbers to bases.
  • Gallery Location:
    LA BOUILLE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1808213719672
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