Sculpture, Tempus Fugit - 18 cm - Cast Stone

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Stone bas-relief titled Tempus Fugit from Italia in good condition, measuring 25 cm wide by 18 cm high and 4 cm deep, weighing 3 kg, unsigned, with calco in pietra and depicting the Latin phrase Tempus Fugit with an hourglass with wings.

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A detailed bas-relief depicting the importance and fleeting nature of time with the Latin phrase "Tempus Fugit" in all its uniqueness, and a winged hourglass that indicates the inexorable passage of life and the speed with which time wears away, suggesting that every moment is precious and will not come back, completely hand-sculpted.
"Tempo fugit" is a Latin phrase that literally means "time flees," also translated as "time flies." This expression comes from a line in Virgil's Georgics, which reads: "Sed fugit interea, fugit irreparabile tempus," i.e., "But it flees meanwhile, irretrievably time flees." The phrase is used as a reminder of the fugacity of existence and the importance of seizing the moment, a concept similar to Carpe Diem.
Excellent for motivating and dynamic environments.
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A detailed bas-relief depicting the importance and fleeting nature of time with the Latin phrase "Tempus Fugit" in all its uniqueness, and a winged hourglass that indicates the inexorable passage of life and the speed with which time wears away, suggesting that every moment is precious and will not come back, completely hand-sculpted.
"Tempo fugit" is a Latin phrase that literally means "time flees," also translated as "time flies." This expression comes from a line in Virgil's Georgics, which reads: "Sed fugit interea, fugit irreparabile tempus," i.e., "But it flees meanwhile, irretrievably time flees." The phrase is used as a reminder of the fugacity of existence and the importance of seizing the moment, a concept similar to Carpe Diem.
Excellent for motivating and dynamic environments.
We ensure careful shipping of the item with package tracking.
No reserve price!

Details

Era
After 2000
Stone type
Cast Stone
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Stone
Title of artwork
Tempus Fugit
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
18 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
3 kg
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