Dancer “Arabesque” in Bronze on Black Marble - hammered surface - H. 26,4 cm

Round forms and a steeply raised leg: a dancer who answers weight with lightness.

Leaning far forward, one arm reaching out as a counterweight, she holds the arabesque with obvious delight. She brings humour to a desk or a chest of drawers and can be grouped with the other dancers of the series.

At a glance

• Material: Solid bronze, black marble base
• Colour: Bronze / black
• Dimensions: 14,8 x 16,9 x 26,4 cm
• Weight: 2,2 kg
• Finish: Lost-wax casting, chased and patinated by hand

Craftsmanship

Once cast in a lost mould, the bronze passes to the chaser and finally receives a hand-applied patina. A lively hammered texture covers her entire skin, and the bronze-brown patina catches light and shadow on it. A small bronze plinth links the figure to the square black marble base.

Care

A dry microfibre cloth is enough for regular care. Because the patina is applied by hand, each example turns out slightly different.