Mid-Century Balinese Art Deco Hardwood Harvest Maiden Sculpture by A. Fatimah

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An exceptional mid-century Balinese modernist Art Deco sculpture depicting a traditional harvest maiden. Standing 11.5 inches tall, this investment-grade figure … Read more An exceptional mid-century Balinese modernist Art Deco sculpture depicting a traditional harvest maiden. Standing 11.5 inches tall, this investment-grade figure is a verified, hand-signed work by the celebrated Balinese master artisan A. Fatimah, a pioneering female presence within the post-war woodcarving renaissance.
The figure is hand-carved from a single solid block of premium tropical hardwood, most likely Satinwood, showcasing a beautiful uniform chestnut-to-caramel color palette. She is captured in an elegant, fluid walking posture upon a rectangular pedestal block base, cradling a highly textured, hand-chiseled basket filled to the brim with harvested fruits. The artisan’s mastery shines through in the smooth, graceful contours of her bare torso, her serene downcast facial features, and her beautifully pinned hair configuration.
The underside of the base features the crisp, hand-incised master signature reading "A. FATIMAH BALI", ensuring genuine vintage pedigree and direct artist attribution. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the piece features an immaculate surface luster with all fine fingers, toes, and facial profiles completely intact. Exhibits minor, character-defining vintage grain checking on a lower drapery fold, entirely consistent with its natural mid-century tropical timber origin.

Art Movement: Balinese Modernist Art Deco / Golden Age Export Style

Region of Origin: Ubud District, Bali, Indonesia

Artist/Carver: Anak Agung Fatimah (Signed Base)

Material: Selected Solid Premium Tropical Hardwood (Satinwood / Light Suar Variant)

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; excellent structural balance; no chips, breaks, or repairs; minor natural vintage grain line checking; beautiful smooth hand-polished patina.

Dimensions
Height: 11.5 inches
Width: 4 inches
Depth: 3 inches

Estimated Era
Circa 1950s–1960s (The Golden Post-War Renaissance)
Fatimah's verified workshop pieces from this specific timeframe are highly sought after by global connoisseurs for their seamless blending of traditional Indonesian mysticism with international mid-century avant-garde design principles. See less