Marble statuette dated and signed F. Gelhausen "Embraced Nude"

White veined marble statuette – "Embraced Nude". By F. Gelhausen – signed and dated (2015). An elegant contemporary sculpture in natural white marble veined with grey, representing a couple entwined in a composition that is both minimalist and expressive. The work of volumes and curves gives this piece a great softness and a beautiful decorative presence. Created by Gelhausen, this piece is monogrammed at the base (FG) and dated "15" (2015). The polished marble highlights the natural veins of the stone, making each sculpture a unique example. Dimensions: Height: 13 cm, Base: 10 × 4 cm. About the artist: Ferdinand Gelhausen is a contemporary sculptor based in Banyuls-sur-Mer, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. His work favours natural materials, particularly stone and marble, which he shapes in a figurative yet minimalist approach. His works frequently explore themes of human relationships, movement, and the balance of forms. Through a subtle interplay between abstraction and representation, Gelhausen primarily seeks to express emotion and closeness between beings, in a sober and timeless aesthetic. He regularly exhibits his creations in his studio-gallery and also shares his expertise through stone sculpture workshops. This sculpture particularly illustrates this quest for balance between abstraction and figuration.