{"product_id":"dancing-lady-art-deco-sculpture-by-ernst-seger-1868-1939","title":"'Dancing Lady' Art Deco Sculpture by Ernst Seger (1868-1939)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Early 20th century Art Deco carved Carrara marble sculpture by Ernst Seger (1868-1939) Depicting a dancing lady with flowing dress. Signed to marble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H 28.5cm W 16.5cm D 8.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: German\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: 1507265\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eErnst Seger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1868–1939) was a prominent\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGerman sculptor and medallist\u003c\/span\u003e celebrated for his mastery of the human form and his transition from academic realism to fluid Art Nouveau styles. After studying at the Royal School of Arts and Crafts in Breslau, he moved to Paris in 1893 to train at the Académie Julian and work directly in the studio of \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAuguste Rodin\u003c\/span\u003e. This Parisian experience deeply influenced his technique, steering him toward a more dynamic, modern aesthetic.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eUpon returning to Germany in 1894, Seger established a highly successful studio in Berlin and was awarded a professorship in 1908. He achieved widespread acclaim for both his large-scale public monuments, such as the Bismarck Fountain in Breslau, and his elegant, smaller bronze and marble female nudes, including \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eKypris\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. During the 1930s, his neoclassical depictions of athletic figures aligned with state aesthetics, though many of his monumental bronze works were tragically melted down or destroyed during World War II.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Markies Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42509688438866,"sku":null,"price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2136\/2169\/files\/Seger1.jpg?v=1784126677","url":"https:\/\/markiesantiques.co.uk\/products\/dancing-lady-art-deco-sculpture-by-ernst-seger-1868-1939","provider":"Markies Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}