FEMALE HEAD GOGOTTE
​女性頭像古哥特石

Description: Gogotte is a natural stone that is formed during early Oligocene Period 30 millions years ago. It is composed of quartz crystal and to some extent limestone (calcium carbonate). Gogottes are uniquely discovered in Fontainebleau to the southeast of Paris, France. They are considered as natural sculptures, appearing in a broad variety of forms and shapes involving typically whirlpool, holes and multiple-folds. Each single piece is unique, driving our imaginations. They have been highly appreciated and used as garden decorations in France for the last few centuries, and have inspired sculptors, including Henry Moore (1898-1986). This white intact gogotte sculpture resembles a lady’s head with a hair bun on the top back. Perhaps she is fairly shy, hiding away from a crown but rather elegantly. The style bares a similarity to thethe Chinese Tang dynasty court lady (sometimes referred as fat lady).

Provenance: Eskenazi Ltd

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