Diabo com cigarro I Statuette by Júlia Côta - 40 cm

1.76800 zł
SKU: JUCA-013
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This figurine embodies the Devil as he is imagined in the deep lands of Minho, the ancestral cradle of Portugal: flamboyant red, adorned with a thousand ornaments, he shines with an almost seductive malice. But under Júlia Côta's fingers, he takes on a burlesque and quirky air - a mischievous, almost laughing demon, nonchalantly sporting a cigarette in his mouth. An irreverent wink, on the border of the sacred and the profane.

What I like

  • An unclassifiable statuette, halfway between craftsmanship and naive art.
  • A burlesque evocation of the traditions and mythologies of rural Minho, always imbued with sensitivity and respect.
  • A work that is ultimately very modern once it is out of its usual environment.

Characteristics

  • Height: approx. 40 cm
  • Weight: approx. 1.8 kg
  • Delivered with its certificate of authenticity

Recommendations

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Want to know more?

Júlia Côta is today one of the greatest living ambassadors of "Figurado de Barcelos", an emblematic artistic movement of Portuguese popular art.

Granddaughter of João Domingos Côta da Rocha – considered the father of the famous "Galo de Barcelos" (Rooster of Barcelos), she was introduced to the art of clay modeling at the age of 9, a skill she has never stopped perfecting.

At nearly 90 years old, Júlia has become a true legend. Welcomed with honors during her appearances, she is regularly visited in her small house in Barcelos, now located on a street proudly bearing her name, by artists from all over the world who come to meet her as one would visit an icon.

Her works, at once naive, expressive, and deeply human, are now part of private collections, exhibited in galleries around the world, and lead to exhibitions and retrospectives. But despite this international recognition, Júlia has remained true to herself: simple, generous, touched by every mark of attention… and always with her hands in the clay.

She continues, with tenderness and humility, to pass on her art to her daughter Prazeres, thus perpetuating a unique family tradition.

To discover all of Júlia Côta's works still available for sale, please click on the photo below.

To learn more about Júlia Côta and her story, you can read our article "The Fantastic World of Júlia Côta"