“Stella” depicts a dancer in a light, upward-reaching movement characteristic of decorative sculpture of the 1920s. The slender figure rises onto the toes, while the free gesture of the arms enhances the sense of lightness and grace. The tall base emphasizes the elongated silhouette and slender proportions of the figure. The work is associated with the Paris foundry “Etling,” which played a notable role in the development and dissemination of French Art Deco interior sculpture

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