French Travertine Abstract Face Sculpture No. 01, 1970s
Luberon Stone Sculptures
Anonymous Artist, c. 20th century – Present
Carved in the quiet hours after work by a retired physiotherapist in his Luberon atelier, each sculpture is a meditation in form. Now in his eighties, the artist chooses to remain unnamed—preferring that the work speak in silence. Over the decades, he carved only for himself. For the ritual. For the stillness. For the shape of feeling.
Hand-carved from porous travertine, the figure—stylized, upright, and elemental—echos the human body the artist spent his life healing. The abstracted visage is composed of simplified planes and incised lines, arched brows, almond-shaped eyes, and a gently defined mouth displaying a quiet expression.
Styling Notes
These sculptural forms ground a space with warmth and quiet energy. Style them:
- Solo on a low pedestal or plinth
- In a grouping with other primitive or Brutalist pieces
- Among natural materials like aged wood, linen, or terracotta
- As a focal point in a niche or shelf vignette
- Their scale and soul invite contemplation—perfect for interiors that value the imperfect, the storied, and the slow-made.
DIMENSIONS: 7.75"W x 2.75"D x 11.75"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1970s
MATERIALS: Travertine
CONDITION:
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