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Decorative carved hardwood figure, Southeast Asian, mid–late 20th century. A tall, skinny stylized female nude rendered in dense dark hardwood …
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Decorative carved hardwood figure, Southeast Asian, mid–late 20th century. A tall, skinny stylized female nude rendered in dense dark hardwood and raised on a separate square plinth base. The figure is carved in an elongated, twisting form with simplified features that echo post-war modernist abstraction rather than traditional ethnographic carving. The continuous, tapering lower body has a flowing, almost mermaid-like profile while remaining firmly in the decorative, export-market tradition of mid–late 20th century Southeast Asian workshops. The surface shows a rich, dark patina with visible age and use.
There are scattered scratches, small abrasions, and handling marks throughout, consistent with a vintage floor sculpture that has been moved and enjoyed over time. The figure is securely attached to the base with nails driven through the plinth, a typical practical construction choice for this type of decorative piece. Period: Mid–late 20th century Origin: Southeast Asia, likely Indonesia or Philippines (export decorative work)
Material: Solid carved hardwood on separate base, nailed construction Dimensions: Approx. 39" H x 2.25"W base is 5.25" W
The sculpture is in good vintage condition with honest wear consistent with age and use: Scattered surface scratches and small nicks to the figure and base Rubbing and light finish wear to high points and base edges
Underside of the plinth shows age, staining, and oxidation around the fasteners, No major structural issues are apparent in the photos and the sculpture presents well, but as with all vintage pieces, minor additional wear should be expected. This sculpture reads well as a floor or low-pedestal piece in living rooms, bedrooms, or entryways, where its height and organic silhouette add warmth and vertical interest to modern, eclectic, or bohemian interiors.
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 39ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Vintage condition with wear and scratches. Patina, minor irregularities, and small surface marks consistent with age and hand-carving. Condition: Vintage condition with wear and scratches. Patina, minor irregularities, and small surface marks consistent with age and hand-carving. less
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