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Vintage European | Bronze Figure of a Classical Dancer

This vintage European figure depicts a classical female dancer in a graceful pose. It is made in bronze / bronze alloy and set on a round base of deep reddish-brown solid wood, conveying a strong Greco-Roman Revival style and the air of European salon art. The figure is seated, her body turning slightly, one arm raised high and the other extended to the side, her crossed legs hanging down, so that the whole pose is full of the flowing movement of dance. Her garments fall into many natural folds as the body turns; the drapery at the waist, legs and hem is especially finely handled, giving the static sculpture a clear sense of motion. Her expression is gentle, her head turned slightly to one side, and her eyes and mouth carry the serenity characteristic of classical sculpture. The hair is dressed up with a chignon and partly bound tresses. Overall the piece is very close to the Neoclassical and Oriental dancer subjects common in European art of the late 19th to early 20th century.

Price NT$ 18,000 ≈ US$ 570(Approximate amount; actual prices are in New Taiwan Dollars)

Dimensions: L 15 × W 15 × H 43 cm
Category: Decorative Objects

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Features

◆ A classical dancer subject, elegant in pose

The greatest feature of this piece is how theatrical the figure's pose is. One arm is raised high and the other reaches forward, and with the slight twist of the body this forms a beautiful S-shaped line running from the head down through the waist, the legs and the toes, giving very elegant proportions overall.

◆ A strongly Greco-Roman revival style

The dress, the pose and the treatment of the female body all show a clear Neoclassical and Greco-Roman revival style. Figures of this kind were very popular in classical European interiors, and they go particularly well with:

Marble

Brass

Walnut

Dark wood cabinets

European fireplaces

Oil paintings

Classical furniture

The overall atmosphere will feel complete.

◆ Finely carved drapery

The clothing is not treated as a flat surface; instead many folds and lines give the fabric its body. At the waist, stomach, knees, hem and thighs you can see the cloth gathering naturally with the pose, which gives the figure more depth.

◆ Natural bodily proportions

The arms, shoulders, chest, waist and legs are well proportioned and the lines flow smoothly. The raised arm and the pointed toes in particular make the pose look soft rather than stiff, showing a mature sense of figure sculpture.

◆ A gentle facial expression

The expression is not exaggerated or dramatic but slightly pensive, calm and absorbed. This keeps the piece from looking gaudy and brings it closer to classical figure art for collectors.

◆ Bronze-toned patina with a natural sense of age

The surface shows bronze tones of varying depth with areas polished bright in places. The high points are slightly brighter from time and handling while the recesses are darker, so the drapery, hair and features gain natural layers of shadow.

◆ 43 cm tall, with strong display presence

At about 43 cm high, this is a medium-to-large figure with real presence. In an entrance hall, on a side cabinet, on a mantelpiece, in a study or in a display case, it quickly becomes the focus of the eye.

Specifications

Dimensions	L 15 × W 15 × H 43 cm
Size Notes	Base diameter approx. 12 cm x width approx. 15 cm x height 43 cm