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"Forest Nymphs, " Pair of Large Art Deco Female Nude Sculptures, Alabaster

About the Item

Beautifully sculpted and highly dramatic, this pair of large Art Deco sculptures in creamy alabaster depict two female nude figures resting on leafy tree boughs, their hair streaming in the breeze and their faces turned upward. Beautifully sculpted by Umberto Zegna in 1937, the sculptures were clearly meant to play a featured role in an important room. Each of the sculptures sits on a cylindrical base of brown, streaky marble, attached by a metal post that fits into a slot in each base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1937
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Alabaster sculptures are in very good condition, with a couple of minor chips; the brown bases show a couple of major chips, but still function fully as supports.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865122080322

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