Western European Sculpture

Girl with a Hoop

    Girl with a Hoop

    Germany, Berlin

    First half of the 20th century

    Ivory, brass, marble (base); ivory carving, polishing

    H. 18 cm

    Signature «F. Preiss» on the reverse base

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    The hoop frames the figure: a broad arc rises behind the girl as she lightly touches the metal with both hands. Crossed stepping legs and a slight body tilt suggest slow movement. The nude body is ivory; the thin dark hoop contrasts with the pale carving, while red-brown marble with white veining adds a strong color accent.

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