Ballerina Art Deco Fur Clip

A rare and striking dress or fur clip dating to the late 1930s, designed as an abstract interpretation of a ballerina. Unlike most figural dancer brooches of the period, which depict detailed limbs and facial features, this piece is rendered in a highly stylised, sculptural form, capturing movement and elegance through line and silhouette rather than realism.
The sweeping metal skirt forms a bold, dimensional tutu, while an arched spray of red, clear and blue rhinestones suggests motion and theatricality. The minimal torso and absence of defined arms and legs give the piece a distinctly modern, almost avant garde quality for its time.
This more abstract approach aligns with Continental design influences of the late Art Deco where emphasis shifted toward form and expression.
The reverse retains its original double prong fur clip fitting. Unsigned, as is typical for many pieces of the era.
 
A distinctive and less commonly encountered interpretation of the ballerina motif, ideal for collectors seeking something beyond the traditional figural style.
 
Ref: B161