Sculpture - 10 cm - Marble - 1970






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern horse head sculpture carved in original travertine marble, 3 cm wide by 10 cm high by 11 cm deep, from 1970, original edition, unsigned, in good condition.
Description from the seller
The Work and Style;
Up for auction is an authentic icon of Italian Modernism from the 1970s: a zoomorphic sculpture in the shape of a horse's head, entirely carved from fine travertine marble.
This piece perfectly embodies the brutalist aesthetic of the era, characterized by a minimal, strict geometric silhouette, which plays on the contrast between the purity of the lines and the porous, tactile texture rich in natural cavities typical of sedimentary rock.
Originally conceived as a bookend or desk sculpture, today it is a highly sophisticated collectible art piece, capable of enhancing any contemporary or Mid-Century Modern interior.
Technical Sheet and Details
Object: Sculpture / Bookend / Decorative Object
Subject: Horse Head
Period: 1970s
Country of production: Italy
Material: Original travertine marble
Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition, structurally intact.
It presents the natural porosity characteristics of travertine that certify its authenticity and uniqueness (please study the photos carefully for details).
An essential piece for lovers of great Italian design of the twentieth century. The item will be packed with utmost care and shipped with a professional tracking code.
Seller's Story
The Work and Style;
Up for auction is an authentic icon of Italian Modernism from the 1970s: a zoomorphic sculpture in the shape of a horse's head, entirely carved from fine travertine marble.
This piece perfectly embodies the brutalist aesthetic of the era, characterized by a minimal, strict geometric silhouette, which plays on the contrast between the purity of the lines and the porous, tactile texture rich in natural cavities typical of sedimentary rock.
Originally conceived as a bookend or desk sculpture, today it is a highly sophisticated collectible art piece, capable of enhancing any contemporary or Mid-Century Modern interior.
Technical Sheet and Details
Object: Sculpture / Bookend / Decorative Object
Subject: Horse Head
Period: 1970s
Country of production: Italy
Material: Original travertine marble
Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern / Minimalist
Conditions: Excellent vintage condition, structurally intact.
It presents the natural porosity characteristics of travertine that certify its authenticity and uniqueness (please study the photos carefully for details).
An essential piece for lovers of great Italian design of the twentieth century. The item will be packed with utmost care and shipped with a professional tracking code.
