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Louise Bourgeois — Fallen Woman
Louise Bourgeois

Fallen Woman

1996

A fragile porcelain figure lies prostrate, rendered in delicate white ceramic accented with the subtle warmth of mat gold. Louise Bourgeois channels her lifelong exploration of the female body, vulnerability, and psychological tension into this small yet commanding sculpture. The work evokes themes of collapse, surrender, and resilience, inviting viewers to contemplate the complex emotional states that defined much of Bourgeois's deeply personal artistic vision.

Medium
porcelain and mat gold
Dimensions

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1996, in France, this work is number 5 from an edition of 25.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $7,000$10,000

Sold: $10,965

Lot 93

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Louise Bourgeois, Fallen Woman, 1996

A fragile porcelain figure lies prostrate, rendered in delicate white ceramic accented with the subtle warmth of mat gold. Louise Bourgeois channels her lifelong exploration of the female body, vulnerability, and psychological tension into this small yet commanding sculpture. The work evokes themes of collapse, surrender, and resilience, inviting viewers to contemplate the complex emotional states that defined much of Bourgeois's deeply personal artistic vision.

Medium
porcelain and mat gold
Dimensions
8.2 x 29.8 cm
Year
1996
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, Figurative Sculpture, Gold and White, 20th Century, Porcelain and Gold, Female Figure, Renowned Sculptor, Three-Dimensional, Female Artist, Haunting and Introspective, French American Artist

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