This ceramic statue of a rower, crafted by the Czech manufacturer Jihokera Bechyně in the 1950s, exemplifies mid-century decorative design. The sculpture depicts a male athlete kneeling in a sleek, elongated boat, powerfully paddling forward with a single, pronounced movement. The entire piece is rendered in a warm ivory tone, finished with a consistent, subtle glossy glaze that creates a gentle play of light across its smooth surface. Both the figure and the vessel feature refined, elongated proportions that evoke a sense of streamlined motion. Stylized water waves organically merge with the base, echoing the geometric language of Art Deco in a simplified form. The details—hands, paddle, and facial features—are carefully modeled yet remain understated, preserving the coherence of a monochromatic ceramic finish. The conservation state is very good, with no visible cracks, chips, or repairs, and only the most minimal traces of age can be seen. The object conveys the spirit of the 1950s modernist era—a narrative of movement, energy, and resilient progress, encapsulated in a durable yet light-reflecting material. Its elongated forms and softly rounded contours speak of an epoch captivated by the harmony of sport and nature’s flow. The uniform color and glossy glaze allow light to glide over the statue like water over stone, highlighting the muscular modeling and kinetic outline. Absence of extraneous detail focuses attention on the sculptural gesture and the purity of its motion—the essence of mid-century aesthetic clarity. This statue can be displayed on a console in the living room, atop a sideboard, or placed on an open shelving unit as a collectible accent. It pairs
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Height21 cm
Depth18 cm
Width48 cm
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Width48 cm
Height21 cm
Depth18 cm
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