Clay Figurine of the Sewing Lady owned by Leni Riefenstahl

Clay Figurine of the Sewing Lady owned by Leni Riefenstahl
 
This evocative clay figurine, crafted within the Provençal artisanal tradition of the 1970s, carries with it a quiet dignity and cultural resonance. Gifted by Jean Renoir to Leni Riefenstahl during a serene holiday in Cannes, it became a cherished token of friendship between two towering figures of 20th-century cinema.
More than a decorative object, the figurine embodies the spirit of rural craftsmanship and the emotional depth of personal history. Its journey—from the hands of a master artisan to the private collection of a German connoisseur—reflects the enduring power of simple forms to evoke memory, legacy, and the poetry of everyday life.
 
Doktor Lazarus Archaeologist, Historian, Collector, Independent Curator