F. Guiraud - Sculpture, kubistische vrouw met schaal - 33.5 cm - Patinated bronze - 1925

The sculpture titled 'kubistische vrouw met schaal' (cubist woman with bowl) by F. Guiraud, created in 1925, is an example of early 20th-century modernist sculpture influenced by Cubism. Cubism, pioneered by artists like Picasso and Braque, deconstructs objects into geometric forms, offering multiple perspectives simultaneously. This patinated bronze sculpture, standing approximately 33.5 cm tall, would showcase fragmented shapes and abstracted human form, reflecting the avant-garde movement's exploration of form and space. Patination adds surface color and texture, enhancing depth. Such works represent a departure from classical representational art toward abstraction, emphasizing artistic experimentation and the changing aesthetics of the interwar period. It stands as a collectible piece bridging fine art and modern design.