Embracing Couple by I Wayan Purne (incised signature on the underside), mid-1950s to mid-1980s, 23.5 x 21 x 18 cm I Wayan Purne is among the masters who, in the second half of the 20th century, adopted the rounded forms style created by Ida Bagus Njana in the mid-1950s. A skilled and particularly prolific sculptor, he is said to be highly regarded by Asian collectors. His pieces are generally signed under the base. Purne represented a wide variety of subjects, ranging from e