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This charming graceful bather signed on the Van Der Straten plate, Paris 87 is in the purest "art Nouveau" style executed in cast iron. This pretty subject with its soft polychromy is decorative and very graceful in its size and aesthetics. Published at the end of the 19th century, 1887, this pretty work full of softness and fantasy is very appreciable and announces in a swimsuit surrounded by a bath towel tied at the waist the spirit of this era of sea bathing and leisure activities. the beach . Wearing shoes and a hat, she gracefully raises her arms (surprised by the wave). An inspired work, in good condition, very decorative and unusual with a beautiful and delicate presence. In good original patinated condition not retouched...
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