This lovely Art Deco bronze depicts a semi nude female dancer performing with a ball. The artist attention to detail is obvious when you look closely at the elegant features of the young female. The bronze sculpture rest on a black granite plinth base with a dedication plaque on the front.
The bronze plaque reads as follows:
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GALATHEA by Edouard Vereycken (Belgian, 1893-1967)
This exquisite bronze figure of a nude female is quite dramatic with its sensual yet mysterious appearance. Believed to be titled Galathea after Galatée / Galatea the sea nymph in Greek mythology. The Belgium artist Edouard Vereycken was known for his superb work in bronze as well as his Monument to the Glory of the Belgian Infantry, a World War I Memorial in Bruss ...click for details
Born An Aristocrat
This is an exceptional piece depicting a beautiful Horse with a young Colt. The details are wonderful as the artist even included a Rabbit scratching his ear and some small vegetation and Cactus.
WAR and PEACE
Superb bronze casting of an Native American Indian Chief with full feathered headdress, by Texas Artist Mack Petty. The piece is signed and dated 1982, and is an edition of 11/20. He measures 7 3/4"H x 5"Dia, includes wood base.