Terracotta Bust Young Woman Around 1925 By Zoltan Kovats (1883-1952)

Large terracotta bust representing a young woman in three-quarter length, dating from the 1920s. The wavy hair, the look, the harmony of proportions and the elegance of this young lady give the work a lot of softness. Signed on the back KOVATS Very good condition. 44 cm high base: 16x15 cm weight 6 kg Sculptor of Hungarian origin, came to France between the wars, author of works in the art deco style. Her sculptures are often figurative groups with the figure of Diana with birds and greyhounds. The elegant shapes of the sculptures are highlighted by the vast marble bases on which the artist put his signature, and on which were the signatures of the famous Parisian foundry workshop Editions Reveyrolis. Editions Reveyrolis has collaborated, among others, with DH Chiparus, one of the most popular authors of art deco sculpture.