Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) - Profilo Continuo del Duce

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Renato Bertelli’s Profilo Continuo del Duce is a black resin, unsigned realist bust of 15 cm height on a 3 cm base, overall 18 cm high by 11 cm wide and 11 cm deep, weighing 1.3 kg, produced in Italy and in excellent condition.

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This is a very rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece entitled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure of Futurism, a modernist movement deeply tied to the historical and cultural context of the era.

At first glance it presents itself as a classic bust, but this is precisely its extraordinary uniqueness: viewed closely, from any angle the unmistakable profile of Mussolini emerges with surprising continuity, characterized by his pronounced jawline.

Hence the title "Profilo continuo del Duce": an artwork that is fascinating and conceptually innovative in which the profile remains visible 360 degrees — from every side, without interruptions — making it a truly unique piece and hardly available.

The design, still considered extremely modern and avant-garde today, recalls the mechanical forms typical of the industrial era, in perfect harmony with the propagandistic image of the leader as a symbol of strength and control. This very fusion between art and ideology helps make the work as rare as it is significant.

This sculpture, unusual and sought-after, also represents the concept of the "omnipresent leader", a powerful and distinctive artistic vision. Art critic Marco Moretti described the work as: "a dynamic plasticity that, without rhetoric, expresses the metaphor of a vigilant and sleepless leader, capable of seeing and controlling everything".

This precious resin reproduction, increasingly difficult to find on the market, stands out for its high quality: finished with an elegant black coating and mounted on a refined base of synthetic granite.

The bust measures 15 cm in height and the base 3 cm. The total height is 18 cm, with a width and depth of 11 cm, for a total weight of 1.2 kg.

The item is shipped immediately after purchase via tracked and insured service, carefully packed to guarantee its integrity.

This is a very rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece entitled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure of Futurism, a modernist movement deeply tied to the historical and cultural context of the era.

At first glance it presents itself as a classic bust, but this is precisely its extraordinary uniqueness: viewed closely, from any angle the unmistakable profile of Mussolini emerges with surprising continuity, characterized by his pronounced jawline.

Hence the title "Profilo continuo del Duce": an artwork that is fascinating and conceptually innovative in which the profile remains visible 360 degrees — from every side, without interruptions — making it a truly unique piece and hardly available.

The design, still considered extremely modern and avant-garde today, recalls the mechanical forms typical of the industrial era, in perfect harmony with the propagandistic image of the leader as a symbol of strength and control. This very fusion between art and ideology helps make the work as rare as it is significant.

This sculpture, unusual and sought-after, also represents the concept of the "omnipresent leader", a powerful and distinctive artistic vision. Art critic Marco Moretti described the work as: "a dynamic plasticity that, without rhetoric, expresses the metaphor of a vigilant and sleepless leader, capable of seeing and controlling everything".

This precious resin reproduction, increasingly difficult to find on the market, stands out for its high quality: finished with an elegant black coating and mounted on a refined base of synthetic granite.

The bust measures 15 cm in height and the base 3 cm. The total height is 18 cm, with a width and depth of 11 cm, for a total weight of 1.2 kg.

The item is shipped immediately after purchase via tracked and insured service, carefully packed to guarantee its integrity.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Realism
Material
Resin
Artist
Renato Bertelli (1900-1974)
Title of artwork
Profilo Continuo del Duce
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
15 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1.3 kg
ItalyVerified
46
Objects sold
100%
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