Workshop of Johan Baptist STRAUB (Wiesensteig 1704 - Munich 1784)
Bust of a woman
Fruitwood
Bavaria
Baroque
1750 - 1770
47 cm( 18 1⁄2 in )
30.5 cm( 12 1⁄64 in )
30000€ - 50000€
This sculpted bust of a woman perfectly captures the elegance and exuberance of Bavarian Rococo, which reached its apogee in the 18th century. Attributed to Johann Baptist Straub (1704-1784), one of the most famous representatives of this movement, it reveals the virtuosity of his art, combining ornamental refinement and sensitive expressivity. The evocation of perfume emanating from a flowery hairstyle, generous flesh offered to the touch, a bosom revealed by a play of transparency and crumpled fabrics - everything in this work celebrates the senses and immerses us in the very quintessence of the Rococo, designed to enchant the eye and awaken the spirit with its irresistible aesthetic.
