The deep blue/indigo ground is pierced and dominated by an interlinked diamond medallion with an ivory ground
an interest which imbued his artwork with a sense of movement and fluidity
but the quality is nowhere near the same
The carving here is exquisitely and patiently executed with only the top surfaces of the walnut remaining un-carved
sal mirabilis since the 17th century
A Fine Black Chalk Study of a Ballerina by Paul Lucien Maze (French, 1887-1979) sub-Curios The deep blue/indigo ground isOrigin: Anglo French Period: Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 Height: 22 inches Width: 17. 5 inches Depth: 1 inch Light in treatment, yet very suggestive and atmospheric, this black chalk sketch by Paul Lucien Maze beautifully exemplifies his finesse, energy and charm in capturing the body. The ballerina sits with her side to the viewer, her head turned away, almost floating in space, her seat not defined, the only sense of her