vintage ceramic figurine For Sale

The figurine depicts a young girl performing a traditional Russian folk dance. The movement of the dance is captured in all its beauty:The "Swan" Pose: The girl has her arms wide open to the sides, with her palms gracefully tilted downward. In folk dances, this movement symbolizes a gliding swan (hence the name "Lebedushka"). Her body is slightly leaning forward, and the long skirt creates the impression that she is not running, but rather "floating" lightly and gracefully across the stage. Her head is tilted upward, showcasing a calm, dignified smile on her face, and a traditional headscarf (an interpretation of the kokoshnik-style headdress) is tied around her head. Author: The sculpture was created in 1955 by Asta Brzhezitskaya (1912–2004), one of the most famous porcelain sculptors in the USSR. She was renowned for her ability to capture theater, movement, and emotion in porcelain. The author created this model inspired by the state dance ensemble "Beryozka" (Russian: Берёзка). This ensemble became world-famous specifically for the "floating step" of its female dancers, where their leg movements remained hidden under long skirts, making it appear as though they were gliding across the stage surface.