"Pyjama Girl" by Georges Rigot
A stunning Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure of a young fashionista dressed in period pyjamas simulating a soft silk material decorated with a floral Oriental pattern. The surface with excellent detail and fine naturalistic colour, raised on a shaped marble base and signed Rigot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 35 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1925
Materials: Bronze & Ivory
SKU: 8011
ABOUT
Georges Rigot
Georges Rigot (French, Act. 1920~1935) An influential sculptor working during the height of the Art Deco era. Renowned for his decorative figurines representing young women in period attire.
The Art Deco Period
The Art Deco Period: although Art Deco derives its name from the great 1925 Paris Exhibition, ‘L’Exposition Internatlionale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes’, the term is now generally applied to the typical artistic productions of the 1920’s and 1930’s. It might best be characterised as an attempt to unite arts with industry, embracing the machine age and repudiating the old antithesis of ‘Fine’ and ‘Industrial’ art. The sources of the Art Deco movement include Egyptian and Mayan Art, Cubisim, Fauvism and Expressionism, heavily influencing the chief force underlying all Art Deco with the emphasis upon geometric patterns.
Beach Pyjamas
According to Sun, Sea and Sand: The Great British Seaside Holiday, beach pyjamas first surfaced in 1927, worn over swim suits by the smart set at the Riviera and then became a common sight throughout the 30s on the beaches of Britain. The Art Deco craze meant they often had geometric prints, and the Depression-era interest in creating synthetic fabrics ensured that the modish new beach suits could be made of silk but were more often made from crêpe de chine, éponge (early towelling) or jersey. Perfect examples of this chic beachwear are shown in this fashion show on the Thames from 1932 from British Pathé:
Shipping and Returns
Shipping
UK shipping is free of charge
We use professional packers and shippers and can normally arrange 3-4 day delivery in the UK and 7-10 day delivery worldwide.
Shipping FAQs
Q: How long does shipping normally take?
A: 3-4 days to mainland UK or 7/10 days for international shipping
Q: Are items insured?
A: All items shipped are fully insured for loss or damage
Q: Do you supply a COA?
A: We offer a Certificate Of Authenticity for every item we sell. For security reasons we normally send these documents separately
Q: What method of payments do you accept?
A: We are happy to accept payment in GBP Sterling by credit card, Paypal or bank transfer.
Returns & Exchange
We are pleased to offer a 14 day full refund policy for items purchased online. If you are unhappy with an item for any reason we would ask you to return the item to us in undamaged condition within 14 days and we will make a full refund of the price paid. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return postage costs.
We are also happy to offer a bespoke service whereby you may exchange any item originally purchased from us for another item from our current selection of stock. Please contact us for further details.