Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of Eastern Dancer by Franz Rosse (German, 1858-1900)

An extremely fine Art Nouveau casting of Orientalische Tänzerin mit Schalmei after Franz Rosse circa 1900, it is such a delicate model and is a rare find on the open market. The model is situated over a rouge marble base, the bronze base designed to conform perfectly with the faceted marble. Note the intricate handling of the garment with minute elements crisply captured – unusual attention to detail includes the wrinkles inside of her curved foot and the bends of her finger joints; the development of each necklace around her neck, the chiseled texture of the arm bangles and the hand-hammered texture of her flowing garment all speak to the technical superiority of both the foundry and the artist. The model is finished in an overall medium-brown surface patina.

Artist Listings & Bibliography:

E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. XI, Gründ, 2006, p. 1396

Measurements: 18 3/4″ H x 7 1/2″ W at widest point; base is 6″ D x 6″ W