Modernist Abstract Alabaster Sculpture

This is an abstract modernist sculpture carved from what appears to be alabaster or a similar soft translucent stone. The piece features a bulbous, rounded base that tapers upward into a dynamic, sweeping element characterized by deep longitudinal grooves or ribs, reminiscent of a wave, a crest, or stylized plumage. The stone possesses a matted, frosted finish with a greenish-white hue, showing natural variegation throughout the material. It measures approximately 10 to 14 inches in height. Noteworthy features include the fluid, organic transition between the solid base and the arched upper segment. Regarding condition, there are visible surface scuffs, dark residue marks on the lower left of the base, and small nicks along the sharp edges of the ribbed crest, typical of soft stone handling. No visible maker’s marks are present in the view, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century studio creation. The craftsmanship shows a high degree of manual finishing, with a focus on form and movement rather than figurative detail, aligning it with the mid-century modern aesthetic of the 1960s or 70s.