Italian Art Deco Hand Carved Polychrome Alabaster Dancer Sculpture 1930

Description

A large and finely hand-carved Italian dancer, circa 1930 signed : Prof. Eugenio Pattarino, made in Italy stands with arms … more A large and finely hand-carved Italian dancer, circa 1930 signed : Prof. Eugenio Pattarino, made in Italy stands with arms outstretched in a graceful pose, adorned with a bodice, colorful fringed skirt, and jewelry, including arm bands, a necklace, and an ornate bodice reminiscent of a harem belly dancer. At her feet is a polychrome celadon green carpet with a painted design, covering a stepped plinth.
The skirt is extraordinary and the quality and natural veining of the stone captivates the viewer.
Alabaster is often called the "Eye of the Moon."
The ancient Egyptians named this stone, imbued with magic and mystery, after the cat goddess Bast. Bast, with her close connection to the sun and light, was also known as the “Eye of the Moon,” a name that perfectly suits alabaster. The fascination with this stone has endured through time. Symbolizing purity, alabaster is even believed to possess healing powers for the mind and emotions. This natural jewel is primarily found in the desert regions of Italy, England, Mexico, and the United States. A rare crystallization of gypsum, it is distinguished by its unique texture and translucent quality.
The sculpture is made in parts to accommodate the various natural types and colors of the stone that the artist wanted to utilize to depict the various components of the statue and thus the seams adjoining the different alabasters are visible
Base footprint 10.5 max depth
Pattarino :
Italian sculptor and ceramics artist Eugenio Pattarino, born in Florence in 1885, studied under Giovanni Fattori and was renowned mainly for his large-scale religious statues. He received his education in art in Florence, Venice, and Frankfurt. At his studio near the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, in addition to his sculptures, he designed earthenware, ceramic, and terracotta pottery. Pattarino's work reflected his love for modern, traditional, and antique styles.
In 1966, Pattarino retired after a flood destroyed most of his designs, master molds, and models in his studio. His marble, alabaster, terracotta, and enameled terracotta figural sculptures display his skill in both Realist and Abstract methods. His works intrigue collectors and admirers of period figural sculptures . less