Statuette "Fourteen-year-old dancer (small)"

Experience the beauty and elegance of French Impressionism with this finely-crafted bronze reproduction of the most celebrated work by Edgar Degas, now available in our store. Standing at a tabletop-friendly height of 20 cm and weighing 0.9 kg, this charming statuette derives from the fascinating world of ballet that Degas was renowned for intimately capturing in his oeuvre. The sculpture is complemented with a larger rendition within the product range for those seeking a more substantial presence of art in their spaces. An inclusive visual comparison between the two variants has been provided for a more informed purchasing decision.

Born in 1834, Edgar Degas was a pivotal figure in the French art scene, distinguishing himself as a prolific painter, graphic artist, and in his latter years, an adroit sculptor. It was in the late 1860s that Degas started to create small wax sculptures, a medium that increasingly captured his interest overcoming his declining vision. His range of sculptures echoed the thematic threads of his paintings, honing in on dancers, bathers, and above all, ballerinas.

Degas' sculptures, crafted solely for his own artistic exploration, became his new method of sketching. Unveiling a quiet world of grace and beauty, Degas' love for ballet found a three-dimensional expression in these works. His sculptures often reveal ballerinas in varying circumstances- lost in the haze of the dance studio, bathed in the limelight on stage, or savoring brief moments of rest. Their delicate frames and his nonchalant compositional style clasp unattended vistas of life, enticing the observers into the world of ballet as silent spectators.

Within Degas' rich array of sculptures, 'Little Fourteen-year-old Dancer' touched chords worldwide. It was the only sculpture he displayed during his lifetime, which later fetched a spectacular 13.3 million pounds at the Sotheby's auction in 2009, setting a new record for French Impressionist sales. Through our tabletop rendition of Degas' opus, you can now own a fragment of this artistic legacy, an embodiment of Impressionism's quintessential charm within the comfort of your home or office.