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“Woman in Chains” Hand-Carved Wooden Torso Sculpture, Netherlands, 1970s – Cast Iron
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“Woman in Chains” Hand-Carved Wooden Torso Sculpture, Netherlands, 1970s

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A refined hand-carved female torso titled Woman in Chains, attributed to Dutch artist J. Limperg and dating to the 1970s. Executed from solid pine wood, the sculpture reduces the human figure to a quiet, elongated form, allowing proportion, surface, and material to define its presence. The torso is shaped through softly faceted planes and restrained curves, creating a subtle balance between figuration and abstraction. The narrow waist and gently modelled hips introduce an elegant vertical rhythm, while the absence of the head and arms directs attention entirely toward posture, volume, and the expressive silhouette of the body. The carved surface retains visible tool marks and a pronounced grain structure, emphasizing the handmade character of the work. Over time, the pine has developed a warm natural patina that deepens the sculptural quality and gives the piece a calm, tactile presence. The title Woman in Chains evokes themes of restraint, vulnerability, and inner strength. Its elongated proportions and restrained form convey a quiet emotional tension, reflecting the refined modernist approach to Dutch figurative wood carving of the 1970s. About the Artist J. Limperg was a Dutch sculptor working within the tradition of post-war modernist abstraction. Although relatively little biographical information is available, works attributed to the artist demonstrate a strong sensitivity to natural materials, geometric simplification, and the expressive possibilities of the human figure. Condition Excellent condition, with a beautiful natural aged patina. Details Artist: Attributed to J. Limperg Title: Woman in Chains Origin: The Netherlands Period: 1970s Material: Solid pine wood Type: Figurative sculpture Dimensions H 50 x W 14 x D 12 cm
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ConditionExcellentColorsBeige, BrownMaterialCast Iron, WoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight50 cmWidth14 cmDepth12 cm

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