Ugo Nespolo (1941) - La Fenice - The Phoenix
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Sculptural work by Ugo Nespolo, La Fenice – The Phoenix, a 1997 bronze and enamel three‑dimensional piece (20 cm wide, 30 cm high, 15 cm deep, 3 kg) cast by lost‑wax technique, numbered 51 on the base and housed in its original black presentation box.
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"La Fenice" (The Phoenix) is a breathtaking three-dimensional bronze sculpture created in 1997 by Italian artist Ugo Nespolo.
This exquisite artwork is a rare fusion of ancient craftsmanship and vibrant contemporary aesthetics. Cast using the traditional, meticulous lost-wax technique, each piece has been meticulously hand-enameled with Nespolo's signature palette of brilliant, high-gloss colors.
More than just a stunning visual statement, this sculpture carries a profound allegorical weight: the mythical Phoenix, a timeless symbol of transformation, rebirth, and ultimate resilience, embodies the powerful concept of perseverance, showing how one can emerge even stronger from the ashes of adversity.
This piece is numbered as "51" on the inside of the base.
Enhancing its collector's value, the piece is housed in its gorgeous, original black presentation box, featuring Nespolo's iconic colorful vertical bands and gold-embossed lettering: "La Fenice di Nespolo"
"La Fenice" (The Phoenix) is a breathtaking three-dimensional bronze sculpture created in 1997 by Italian artist Ugo Nespolo.
This exquisite artwork is a rare fusion of ancient craftsmanship and vibrant contemporary aesthetics. Cast using the traditional, meticulous lost-wax technique, each piece has been meticulously hand-enameled with Nespolo's signature palette of brilliant, high-gloss colors.
More than just a stunning visual statement, this sculpture carries a profound allegorical weight: the mythical Phoenix, a timeless symbol of transformation, rebirth, and ultimate resilience, embodies the powerful concept of perseverance, showing how one can emerge even stronger from the ashes of adversity.
This piece is numbered as "51" on the inside of the base.
Enhancing its collector's value, the piece is housed in its gorgeous, original black presentation box, featuring Nespolo's iconic colorful vertical bands and gold-embossed lettering: "La Fenice di Nespolo"
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Realism
Material
Bronze, Enamel
Artist
Ugo Nespolo (1941)
Title of artwork
La Fenice - The Phoenix
Signature
Numerato
Year
1997
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
3 kg
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