Sculptural foot in polished aluminium

This polished aluminium foot evokes the anatomical fragments traditionally found in artists’ studios and collections of plaster casts. Separated from the body and mounted on a circular base, it becomes an object in its own right, somewhere between a study of form and a decorative curiosity.

The raised heel lends movement to the silhouette, its curve extending into the ankle. The modelling of the foot and toes contrasts with the industrial material: polished aluminium, whose silvery reflections give the subject a distinctly modern presence. This interplay between classical imagery and metallic finish gives the piece its distinctive character.

Its original purpose remains uncertain: whether conceived as a decorative object or used as a display piece, it retains an ambiguity that contributes to its appeal.

Maker and date unknown. Scratches, minor marks and variations in sheen to the aluminium.

Dimensions: overall height 27 cm; maximum depth 20 cm; base diameter 13.5 cm.