Art Deco-Style Cream Lady Figurine with Flowing Ribbon Detail

At 47 cm tall and 27 cm wide, this Art Deco-style cream ceramic lady figurine with its flowing ribbon detail is a piece of considerable sculptural presence, the elongated elegance of the figure and the dynamic movement of the ribbon giving it the quality of a gallery display piece rather than a conventional ornament, the scale alone ensuring that it commands attention in any room.

Made in the 20th century by an unidentified maker, this figurine belongs to the tradition of large-scale decorative ceramic figures that flourished in the Art Deco period and its aftermath, when the elongated, stylised human figure became one of the defining motifs of European decorative art. The Art Deco aesthetic, with its emphasis on geometric simplification, elongated proportions, and dynamic line, is expressed here in the tall, slender form of the figure and in the flowing ribbon detail, which adds a sense of movement and drama to the composition. The cream ceramic body, with its smooth, even surface, gives the piece a formal elegance that coloured or patterned ceramics of the same scale could not achieve, the simplicity of the surface allowing the form and the ribbon detail to carry the full decorative weight of the piece. The piece is in good condition with minor age-appropriate wear consistent with its vintage.

• Maker: Unknown
• Dimensions: 47 cm (H) x 27 cm (W)
• Condition: Good
• Features: Cream ceramic, flowing ribbon detail, Art Deco elongated form, large scale
• Period: 20th century
• SKU: SKU-00164

A bold statement piece for collectors of decorative figurines, vintage sculptural ceramics, or Art Deco decorative art. Pairs naturally with the Harrach basalt glass vase with dancing girl motif and the wider Art Deco collection.