Designed by Agathon Léonard for the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, this bisque porcelain sculpture made by Sèvres was inspired by American dancer Loie Fuller, an icon of the Art Nouveau period. Her flowing garment, with bilowing sleeves and sweeping skirt, imparts a sense of movement to the sculpture.
This piece is one in a series of 15 sculptures known as Le jeu d'écharpe, depicting Fuller's famous Scarf Dance; the series was awarded a Grand Prix at the fair and was later produced in cast bronze.
The sculpture is signed with artist's name and firms mark on the lower portion of the skirt.
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