Montanari - Plaque - Terracotta
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Terracotta bas-relief by Montanari, from 1981, original/official, depicting an Italian artisan at his bench, 45 cm high, 40 cm wide, 5 cm deep, Italy origin, edition 23/50, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear and age.
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This splendid terracotta work from 1981 is a window opened onto the memory of Italian peasant civilization. The bas-relief captures a moment of everyday industriousness: a craftsman, with features deeply marked by time and sun, is caught while working at his bench.
The artist, Montanari, uses a sculptural technique that deftly plays with volumes and light: the roughness of the terracotta recalls the very material of the bricks depicted in the scene, creating a tactile bond between the subject and the material of the work.
Details that make the difference:
The Atmosphere: The presence of the wheelbarrow, the bricks stacked up, and the bucket are not only decorative, but tell of the fatigue and dignity of the "old trades" now almost disappeared.
The Nature: The stylized tree on the left serves as a natural frame, giving a sense of peace and rural rootedness to the composition.
The Exclusivity: The serial number 23/50 engraved on the back guarantees that this is not a mass-produced commercial object, but a limited edition destined for a few connoisseurs.
This splendid terracotta work from 1981 is a window opened onto the memory of Italian peasant civilization. The bas-relief captures a moment of everyday industriousness: a craftsman, with features deeply marked by time and sun, is caught while working at his bench.
The artist, Montanari, uses a sculptural technique that deftly plays with volumes and light: the roughness of the terracotta recalls the very material of the bricks depicted in the scene, creating a tactile bond between the subject and the material of the work.
Details that make the difference:
The Atmosphere: The presence of the wheelbarrow, the bricks stacked up, and the bucket are not only decorative, but tell of the fatigue and dignity of the "old trades" now almost disappeared.
The Nature: The stylized tree on the left serves as a natural frame, giving a sense of peace and rural rootedness to the composition.
The Exclusivity: The serial number 23/50 engraved on the back guarantees that this is not a mass-produced commercial object, but a limited edition destined for a few connoisseurs.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Terracotta
Designer/artist/maker
Montanari
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
45 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1981
Qualification
Original/official
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