Jacqueline Spellens Terracotta Sculpture: "People"
1988 Appraisal $3500
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Composition and Figures: The tall central woman stands with a graceful, slightly stooped posture, her hair tied back in a soft bun. She wears a draped garment with visible, linear fabric texturing that runs vertically down her form. Tucked closely beside and behind her are two children—one smaller child stands embedded near her lower right side with their face and shoulder visible, while the silhouette of a second child is partially merged into her left side and back.
Surface and Texture: The entire piece features a rough, weathered, and heavily worked surface true to Spellens' terracotta technique. The earthy brown, grey, and ochre tones give it an ancient, archaic quality.
Base: The sculpture is mounted vertically on a sleek, polished rectangular black base, creating a stark modern contrast against the organic texture of the artwork.