Art Deco bust signed by Guardia, portrait of Villelume.

Patinated plaster bust dating from 1931, representing a young woman with fine and delicately stylised features, typical of the Art Deco aesthetic. The work is signed “De Guardia” and dated 1931, with the mention “Mlle de Villelume”, suggesting a portrait created in an aristocratic or private context. It is attributed to Louise Hélène de Guardia (1893–1987), a sculptor from a noble family, known for exhibiting at the Salon of the 1930s, particularly with busts. Married to the Marquis de Villelume, a French military and intellectual figure, the artist moved in a cultured circle where sculpted portraits held significant importance. This work likely fits within that context, evoking a studio piece or a commission related to the family circle. Beautiful decorative presence. Authentic piece with old patina and signs of time consistent with its era. Dimensions: height 41 cm, width 38 cm, depth 18 cm.