A Fine Black Chalk Study of a Ballerina by Paul Lucien Maze (French, 1887-1979) sub-Antiques this magical cabochon could easily

this magical cabochon could easily be turned into a button

but undoubtedly a beautiful one

signaling that it would have once bore a diluted form of castor oil obtained from the seeds of the plant RICINUS COMMUNIS

this proud and handsome piece has two temples or places of worship center top and then growing vines leading ones eye up to these buildings

Larger apothecary bottles such as this would have stored a multitude of various medical powders or liquids

A Fine Black Chalk Study of a Ballerina by Paul Lucien Maze (French, 1887-1979) sub-Antiques this magical cabochon could easilyOrigin: Anglo French Period: Mid Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1940 Height: 22 inches Width: 17. 5 inches Depth: 1 inch Light in treatment, yet very suggestive and atmospheric, this black chalk sketch by Paul Lucien Maze beautifully exemplifies his finesse, energy and charm in capturing the body. The ballerina sits with her side to the viewer, her head turned away, almost floating in space, her seat not defined, the only sense of her