Large terracotta sculpture depicting an Odalisque reclining on a drape

Art Deco sculpture in white marble representing a reclining odalisque, leaning on a cushion and holding a fan. The headdress is stylized, topped by a headband in the fashion of the 1930s and holds short, curly hair. The work on the face is fine and the look is accentuated by hollowed out almond-shaped eyes. The body is sculpted in the antique style and slightly androgynous. The young woman rests on a white marble base carved in the manner of a Turkish carpet, revealing geometric and floral motifs. A second base in Breche Medici supports the whole. Work of the French school of the early twentieth century. Base dimensions: 63cm x 22cm x 3cm (24.80 in x 8.66 in x 1.18 in) Overall dimensions: W: 65cm, D: 22cm, H: 40cm. Overall dimensions: W: 25,6in, D: 8,7in, H: 15,7in. THE FIGURE OF THE ODALISQUE IN ART Odalisques are virgin slaves of the Ottoman seraglio. They were offered to the various women of the Sultan...

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Henri Bargas was a French artist, renowned for his Art Deco terracotta sculptures depicting male athletes and other classic masculine figures from the 1930s. Born in France in 1885, he was inspired by the Art Deco movement and sought to create works that embodied the modern elegance of the era. His sculptures encapsulated the powerful physique, strength, and athleticism of the classic male...