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

Rare reproduction of the famous masterpiece from 1933 titled "Continuous Profile of the Duce," conceived by the Italian sculptor Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure in the Italian Futurist scene. At first glance it doesn’t look like a classical bust, but attentive observers will recognize with astonishment the characteristic profile of Mussolini on every side of the work, thanks to its pronounced jawline. For this reason the work is called "Continuous Profile of the Duce": the profile remains identifiable at 360 degrees, whether viewed from the left, from the right, from the front, or from behind. The project, innovative and decidedly avant-garde for the era, calls to mind mechanical aesthetic elements and was tied to Mussolini’s image as an interpreter of the working class and of the machine. This unusual bust format was often interpreted as a symbol of the omnipresent leader, always vigilant over the country. Art critic Marco Moretti observed that the plastic dynamics of the continuous profile convey, without rhetoric, the metaphor of a leader who is attentive and always present. The relationship between sculpture and photography is significant: the famous photographer Robert Mapplethorpe produced a notable image of this work, highlighting its compositional value in art photography. This rare and exclusive resin reproduction stands out for its appearance and quality, finished with a silver-effect patina and resting on a removable base. The resin specimen is 14 cm tall, mounted on a black base 4 cm high; the total object is thus 18 cm high, 11 cm wide and 11 cm deep, with a weight of about 1.2 kg. The shipment will take place immediately after purchase, with tracking and careful packaging.