Early 20th Century Art Deco, Saint-Clement Style Ceramic Figure of a Young Woman

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Elegant glazed ceramic sculpture depicting a nude young woman seated on an elongated base. Her composed posture, soft contours, and … Read more Elegant glazed ceramic sculpture depicting a nude young woman seated on an elongated base. Her composed posture, soft contours, and streamlined modeling clearly reflect the Art Deco aesthetic. On the underside appears an impressed mark with the letters “STR” surmounted by a crown, likely associated with the ceramic tradition of the Lunévillois region. Although no conclusive archival sources link this mark to the historic Faïencerie de Lunéville Saint-Clément—long regarded as one of France’s most distinguished manufacturers of faïence and decorative sculpture—the style, craftsmanship, and proportions closely recall the factory’s Art Deco production of the 1920s–1930s, a period that saw artists and sculptors such as Géo Condé and Charles Lemanceau at work. The piece is intact, with a uniform, lustrous glaze; the mark on the base is present but not sharply defined. Due to the absence of documentation confirming the attribution of the “STR” mark, we describe the origin as French manufacture (Lunévillois area), in Saint-Clement / Art Deco style, without asserting guaranteed authenticity. The sculpture is distinguished by well-balanced proportions and harmonious modeling: the young woman’s slender, composed figure conveys an elegant and understated grace. Overall, it is a refined decorative object, well-suited to a wide range of interior settings. Lightweight and hollow, the piece is in good overall condition, with only a minor glaze imperfection on one arm, likely resulting from the second kiln firing. Dimensions: Length 52 cm (20.47 in), Depth 12 cm (4.72 in), Height 30 cm (11.81 in). See less