Paul Philippe (1870-1930) "Le Challenge" Art Deco/ Art Nouveau Period Life Size White Carrara Marble Sculpture

Paul Philippe (1870-1930) , "Le Challenge" , Art Deco/ Art Nouveau period life size sculpture of a standing female nude in a defiant stance, confidently showing her beauty , her arms crossed over her chest , hand sculpted in white statuary Carrara marble . France Circa: 1920 LITERATURE Bryan Catley, Art Deco and other Figures, Antique Collectors Club, London, 1978, p. 250 (illustrated, another example) in bronze. Provenance: Private Collection, Florida.

height

68 in.

condition

Very good condition, no breaks or restoration, was cleaned due to the fact that it was displayed outside at one point , showing some weathering mainly to base.

Circa 1920