Ivory, carved, brass, hardstone
France, c. 1900
Paul Philippe (1870-1930) – French sculptor and painter
Signed on the base ‘P. Philippe’
Depiction of a nude female figure in upright standing position, sculpted in the round
Gesture of an awakening, stretching woman standing on her toes
On a rectangular plinth and circular, molded base
Height: 23.8 cm
Good condition
In reminiscence of the famous sculptures in chryselephantine-technique; Paul Philippe counts among the most influential sculptors of the Art Deco movement
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This lovely sculpture shows a young woman straightening herself – she stretches her left arm,; her left hand is behind the back of her head. Her back is arched. The sculpture shows precisely that moment in the morning when we stretch ourselves after a night of sleep. Paul Philippe depicts this moment in a naturalistic manner.

Condition:

The miniature figure is in a good condition with minor signs of age and wear. At the heel of the right foot with blemish. Surface partially rubbed and with scratches. The height measures 23.8 cm.



Paul Philippe (1870-1930)

Paul Philippe studied sculpture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Antonin Larroux (1859-1913). He made works from bronze, ivory as well as in combination of both materials. Philippe regularly exhibited his works in the Parisian Salons.

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