Large Seated Nude on Blue and Yellow Drapery - Mária Szánthó (1897-1998)

A superb and luminous oil on canvas from the Art Deco period (circa 1930) depicting a seated female nude, painted by the celebrated Hungarian artist Mária Szánthó (1897-1998).

The artwork captures a young nude woman in a graceful and pensive pose, resting on a rich blue and yellow drapery that contrasts elegantly with the dark, textured background. The rendering of the skin tones, warm and powdery, showcases the artist’s academic mastery in magnifying the curves of the female form, blending a subtle realism with powerful romantic tones.

As a former high-level concert pianist, Mária Szánthó infused her nudes with a nearly musical harmony, achieved through a masterfully handled chiaroscuro that highlights the soft glow of her model's body, and vibrant color harmonies.

• Signature: Signed lower left "SZÁNTHÓ".
• Frame: Presented in its imposing original period frame, made of stuccoed and gilded wood with classic scrolling foliage decorations, perfectly complementing the artwork's aesthetic.

Condition Report:
Exceptional, pristine original condition. The painting is entirely untouched—it has never undergone any restoration, cleaning, or lining (original canvas). The paint layer is perfectly preserved, showing beautiful texture and remarkably fresh colors. The original frame is also in good overall condition, with minor wear and a lovely authentic patina consistent with its age, fully preserving the historical integrity of the piece.