Before us is an exquisite Art Deco bas-relief, representing a decorative element of a façade. This stylized image is executed in blue-gray stone with the characteristic geometrization and simplification of forms typical of the 1920s-30s. The bas-relief is set into a trapezoidal niche, which emphasizes its architectural significance.
Compositionally, the bas-relief depicts a stylized face with long, flowing wavy lines of hair that smoothly transition into the lower part of the composition. Particularly noteworthy is the geometric interpretation of facial features — clean lines, minimalist eyes and lips, and a stylized fringe. This laconic form is characteristic of modernist architectural sculpture from the early 20th century.
The texture of the surface creates an interplay of light and shadow, making this façade element not merely decorative but also functional in terms of architectural expressiveness. The rhythmic wavy lines contrast with the geometric austerity of the framing, creating a dynamic accent on an otherwise static façade.
This element shows influences from both European Art Deco and possibly Egyptian motifs, reinterpreted through the lens of modernism. Such façade details were characteristic of public buildings, theaters, cinemas, and elite residential buildings of the interwar period.