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"Smelling the Rose, " Classic Art Deco Sculpture with Female Nude, France

About the Item

With a basket of roses in her lap, more roses at her feet, and another at her nose, this lovely sculpture of a female nude with a very modern hair style is a classic example of Art Deco design. The sculpture was produced by the famed Onnaing pottery, established in 1821 and best known for a long line of Majolica ware. Art Deco pieces like this sculpture are rare exceptions. Later in the 19th century the Mouzin brothers purchased the company and ran it until it closed in 1938, during the Great Depression.
  • Creator:
    Onnaing (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    One hairline crack at base.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86514653933
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