Sculpture, Essenze antiche - 18 cm - Glass - 2026
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Description from the seller
"Ancient Essences": Pair of Contemporary-Synthesis Busts
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Master Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to reach a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek the realism of detail, but the emotion of the line: a celebration of the human profile reduced to its sculptural essence, where every curve is a reflection of light masterfully directed.
Technical and Stylistic Details:
● Color Minimalism: Created in purissimo crystal glass with submerged gold leaf or silver leaf inclusions, these busts play on the contrast between absolute transparency and the brilliance of precious metals, creating an effect of "captured light".
● Structural Synthesis: The shapes are smooth and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand craftsmanship guarantees that, even though it is a pair, each piece retains its own subtle, unrepeatable identity.
● The Black Contrast: Both works rest on a monolithic black glass pedestal, mirror-like. The base is not only a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, emphasizing its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to give up the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly in high-representation offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of form and the quality of the material.
"Ancient Essences": Pair of Contemporary-Synthesis Busts
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Master Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to reach a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek the realism of detail, but the emotion of the line: a celebration of the human profile reduced to its sculptural essence, where every curve is a reflection of light masterfully directed.
Technical and Stylistic Details:
● Color Minimalism: Created in purissimo crystal glass with submerged gold leaf or silver leaf inclusions, these busts play on the contrast between absolute transparency and the brilliance of precious metals, creating an effect of "captured light".
● Structural Synthesis: The shapes are smooth and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand craftsmanship guarantees that, even though it is a pair, each piece retains its own subtle, unrepeatable identity.
● The Black Contrast: Both works rest on a monolithic black glass pedestal, mirror-like. The base is not only a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, emphasizing its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to give up the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly in high-representation offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of form and the quality of the material.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Title of artwork
Essenze antiche
Signature
Hand signed
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
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