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By Brazilian artist Emne Al-Haje, this bronze sculpture utilizes abstract forms to suggest movement and elegance. The elongated figure of a woman in oxidized bronze executes a graceful curve with a wavy line connecting her arm and foot. Says the artist, "I was inspired by a butterfly and the gentle movement of its wings." The sculpture rest upon a granite base.

The everyday activity of walking is given modern, sensual curves in this oxidized bronze sculpture by Emne Al-Haje. A graceful, nimble figure prances on tiptoe and is balanced by outstretched arms that are flung in the opposite direction of the subject's movement. An elegant, graceful piece inspired by Al-Haje's experience in dance, this sculpture makes a perfect decorative item for any interior. Comes mounted on a granite support. Clean with moist cloth.

Melody and synchronicity exude from this bronze sculpture by Brazil's Emne Al-Haje. Dancers move with graceful artistry, their long limbs stepping in time as they move in harmony.

Titled "Sincronia" in Portuguese.

For Brazilian artist Goga, this sculpture She shares her vision in this lithe and fascinating abstract bronze sculpture, finished with polished and oxidized contrasts. The figure rests on a base of black granite for a sophisticated and discerrning piece of home decor.

A couple expresses the intensity of their love in a sensual embrace sculpted in bronze by Anamaria Vieira. Their bodies intertwine in the complicity of their love when she reaches out towards his neck as he holds her close to him. The Brazilian artist sets her admirable sculpture on a granite base.

Titled "Intenso amor" in Portuguese.

Engaged in a heartfelt embrace, lovers meld their bodies together as one soul. Jaqueline Cavalcanti explores their passion in an abstract tribute to devotion. Gleaming bronze distinguishes the woman, whose body fits into the embrace of the dark bronze man.

Titled "Casal" in Portuguese.

Slipping arms around one another, he leans down to kiss her neck. Bodies nestle together, seeking and offering comfort. Anamaria Vieira explores human emotions in polished bronze with a golden patina. "Ambiguity – a characteristic of my work – can be seen in this piece," she says. "Each person can see this encounter in a different way. I try to always leave an option open to the spectator to participate in the work's meaning."

Titled "Aconchego" in Portuguese.

Influenced by the grace and artistry of ballet, Emne Al-Haje sculpts this delicate vision, suggesting a figure walking through an undefined space. Lean, androgynous movements border on dance, the four limbs splayed as if guided by the air itself. Shaped from fine bronze, the piece transmits a mood of sleek elegance. Presented on a polished granite base.

From Ruby Yallouz' original "Metta Toy Art" collection of miniature brass figurines, the character of Ilse is inspired by the character Ilsa Lund played by Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. "This character is a tribute to my mother, who loved Ingrid," explains the Brazilian artist. Ilse is Swedish and comes from the third dimension of human consciousness, but as a woman she is more sensitive and has a vision. She is a beautiful but troubled woman who fell in love with Rick because she thought her husband had died in the war, then discovered that he was alive.

"These Metta Toys are the first thing I worked on after recovering from brain surgery. I had never done anything like them. Above all, these new creations, my creatures, have brought me immense happiness. With them I smile again and I've had fun with them, even though the message they bring is a serious one. The Metta Toys were born to bring happiness and laughter to our lives, which is why I’d like to share them with the world, especially where a smile is needed," confides Yallouz of her sculpted figurines. "After all, we all smile in the same language."

Yallouz is inspired by Vipassana meditation, as well as Barbara Hand Clow's Pleiadian dimensions of consciousness.

In exaggerating the elasticity of the human body, Emne Al-Haje creates a piece of intriguing curvature. Sculpted with precision in oxidized bronze and mounted on a granite base, Emne is a consummate master of balance and influenced by her extensive experience in ballet. The nimble subject of this piece is beautifully arched backwards in a glorious pose of joy and is a wonderful gift for the adornment of any interior area. Clean with a damp cloth.

Exploring the beautiful love of maternity, Brazilian artist Goga creates a sophisticated sculpture, with twisting shapes featuring oxidized and polished finishes for a striking two-tone design. This limited-edition abstract sculpture stands atop a base of black granite, a must-have addition to any home.

Cubist contours evoke a seated nude, sculpted in polished bronze and presented on a base of granite. Goga creates a provocative signature piece she calls Sensualidade (sensuality). A visual feast, the exquisite work invites touch.