Reclining Woman with Sphinx
Alabaster, 43 x 60 x 25 cm
The sculpture represents a young and charming odalisque lying on a refined leaf. The figure of the odalisque is highlighted by the stepped podium on which it sits comfortably and is embellished with certain jewels.The artist's skill in dealing with the material is striking, especially in the rendering of the very fine sails and transparent, slightly tousled.