** attributed to Henri Laurens1885-1954 (France)Cast iron Cubist sculpture, ca. 1920. There may be an indistinct inscription on the base. This cast iron Cubist figure appears to be a maquette or preliminary work for Henri Laurens' 1920 sculpture Head of a Young Woman, terra cotta, height 13" . The current sculpture is smaller by half and slightly different than the terra cotta so it cannot be a copy.17x10x10 cmProvenance: Private Pennsylvania Collection.Other Notes: Laurens worked in cast iron, unusual for sculptors who work typically in wood, stone, terra cotta, plaster, bronze, or aluminum. (See Bonham's 11/13/20018 for 3 cast iron figures & 5/28/1986 Sotheby's New York for just one). most sculptors work their way from initial drawings to smaller experimental figures before arriving at the final artwork. A preliminary work, not intended for sale or exhibition, might not be signed. Probably research in Paris and/or using French art magazines at that time might yield relevant information.** by a lot number indicates an item that arrived from outside Israel and is subjected to the Israeli tax laws meaning an 17% value added tax on the purchase price and the buyer's commission when released in Israel.Location: Israel.For estimated delivery time please contact us.Condition report available upon request.