Alabaster Female Figure Sculpture, in the Manner of R.C. Gorman

Elegant alabaster sculpture depicting a stylized female figure, carved in smooth, flowing contours that evoke the serene strength and quiet dignity of Southwestern modernist forms. The figure’s simplified pose and graceful curvature are reminiscent of R.C. Gorman’s celebrated depictions of Native women—interpreted here in a luminous, three-dimensional medium.

Hand-carved from richly veined alabaster, the piece captures and diffuses light beautifully, giving the figure an ethereal presence. It is mounted on a removable 1.75-inch-thick walnut base with a felted underside, adding warmth and stability to the composition. Though unsigned, the aesthetic and provenance suggest influence from the Taos and Santa Fe art circles active in the latter 20th century, where Gorman’s influence was pervasive among local sculptors. A striking and contemplative work ideal for display in a fine art or design setting.

Dimensions:

• Sculpture only: 12.25" H × 13.5" W × 8" D
• Base thickness: 1.75"
• Weight: approximately 45 lbs

Soup can shown in photo for scale (not included).

Condition:

Excellent condition overall, with light surface wear to the wooden base consistent with gentle handling. The alabaster is free from chips, cracks, or repairs, and retains its original polished sheen. Felt bottom intact and secure.

Provenance:

Acquired in Santa Fe or Taos, New Mexico, in the last quarter of the 20th century.