Mid-Century Modernist Terracotta Reclining Nude Sculpture by P. Markke

Description

A mid-century modernist terracotta sculpture depicting a reclining male nude figure. The work features stylized, expressive anatomy with a dark bronze-toned patina. The figure is posed on an integral rectangular plinth. The underside is incised with the artist's signature 'P. Markke' and dated 1961, alongside a possible edition or studio number 'E12/12'.