Figurine Dancing Couple, ivory, porcelain, by E. Hlavica, Czech Republic, 1950s
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This porcelain figurine, designed by Emil Hlavica for František Pexider Letovice in the 1950s, depicts a dancing couple captured in a moment filled with energy and fluidity. Rendered entirely in a creamy ivory tone with a high-gloss glazed finish and no polychrome decoration, the piece emphasizes purity of form and the material's inherent delicacy. The figures feature distinctly modernist stylization—dynamic hand gestures, soft undulating lines of the dress, expressive yet simplified facial features. The figures stand on a rectangular base with softly rounded corners; the surface appears smooth and lustrous, with subtle light reflections that accentuate the movement and composition. Construction details are seamlessly integrated—arms and legs blend without visible seams. The designer's impressed signature appears at the base, underscoring its authentic, collectible nature. The piece is preserved in excellent condition—there are no visible traces of use, restoration, or damage, and the original glazed luster remains intact.
The figurine's form and gestures evoke the modernist optimism of 1950s Central Europe: as if a single frame of a dance whirl has retained the postwar world's vitality and lightness. The velvety porcelain surface captures and reflects light, emphasizing both movement's tension and the sculptural calm of its modeling. The stylized faces and interplay of bodies seem to speak in the restrained visual vocabulary of their era, one that fuses dynamic expression with essential clarity.
Such a figurine can serve as a focal point in a living room or study, accentuating mid-century modern interiors, collector's displays, or minimalist spaces enhanced by refined objects. It may be
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Height32 cm
Depth17 cm
Width31 cm
Dimension details
Width31 cm
Height32 cm
Depth17 cm
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