Amedeo Gennarelli, bronze figure of a seated dancer

Amedeo Gennarelli (1881-1943)

The seated dancer

Bronze sculpture on marble base. Signed to the base.
Excellent condition.
Circa 1930.
57cm 21.5cm 13cm

Note: Beyond its status as a work by a master sculptor cast in bronze, the significance of this piece lies in the dancer’s unusual posture. Even in a seated position, the sculptor successfully captures the young woman's elegance and internal tension, beautifully contrasted by the light and airy movement of her dress. Such a pose has rarely been depicted by sculptors and inevitably brings to mind the iconic works of Degas.