Francine Govers, Female Sculptures, 1990s, Clay, Set of 4

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This evocative group of four female sculptures by francine govers, created in the netherlands during the 1990s, presents an intimate … Read more This evocative group of four female sculptures by francine govers, created in the netherlands during the 1990s, presents an intimate study of the female body through variation, posture, and presence. Executed in a clay-based material and placed on wooden bases, each figure stands as an individual expression while forming a quiet, cohesive ensemble.

the bodies are modeled with a direct, tactile sensitivity. Poses range from seated and introspective to upright and self contained, conveying vulnerability, strength, and inward reflection. Govers avoids idealization, instead emphasizing mass, gravity, and human irregularity. Surface traces and subtle imperfections are left visible, reinforcing the sense of touch, time, and lived experience.

together, the sculptures create a nuanced dialogue about femininity and embodiment. Their used and vintage condition contributes to their authenticity, allowing material, form, and patina to speak with honesty and warmth.

francine govers’ work centers on the human figure as a bearer of emotional and physical presence. Her sculptural practice is rooted in materiality and stillness, aligning with late 20th-century european figurative traditions while maintaining a distinctly personal voice.

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artist: francine govers
country: netherlands
period: 1990s
material: clay based material, wooden bases
dimensions bent-over woman: h 46 x w 27 x d 20 cm
dimensions sitting woman: h 48 x w 25 x d 21 cm
dimensions crouching woman: h 29 x w 30 x d 21 cm
dimensions standing woman: h 64 x w 20 x d 17 cm
condition: beautifully used vintage condition i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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