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Bronze Art Deco Nude Sculpture by S. Melani

Creator: Salvatore Melani
Offered by: ArtDecoCollection.com

Description
An Art Deco era reclining nude bronze sculpture by Salvatore Melani, created at the end of his career which began in his early 20s and ended in 1934 at the age of 32. The serene and sensual pose is defined by her beautiful features which are expertly cast.

Mysteriously, she holds an unstrung bow in her uplifted arm. Typically this would be a way to show that the woman depicted was a warrior, or the goddess Diana…but the casual way she brandishes the bow makes her appear to be less of a huntress and more like a “pinup” illustration of a later decade

Melani lived and worked in Italy, creating sculpture in several media: wood, plaster, spelter metal and, of course, bronze.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	2313
Incollect Reference #:	356037

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	14 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

ArtDecoCollection.com was one of the very first Antique/Art Deco businesses to have an online, worldwide presence. In addition to our highly regarded past retail locations in San Francisco and our current 7,000-square-foot showroom-by-appointment in Oakland, California, we have maintained a website for over 25 years. P: 510.501.4020 E: info@artdecocollection.com