Sculpture, Family - 29 cm - Glass - 2026






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Pair of glass busts titled Family by Fabio Tagliapietra, hand-signed, made in Italy in 2026, crystal glass with gold or silver leaf inclusions, on a black mirrored pedestal; dimensions 29 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Family Contemporary Art
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Master Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to achieve a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek realism in detail, but the emotion of the line: a celebration of the human profile reduced to its most pure sculptural essence, where every curve is a reflection of light masterfully directed.
Technical and Stylistic Details:
● Chromatic Minimalism: Made in the purest crystal glass with sunken gold 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 smoothed and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand workmanship guarantees that, although they form a pair, each piece maintains its own subtle, unreproducible identity.
● The Black Contrast: Both works rest on a monolithic pedestal in mirrored black glass. The base is not just a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, highlighting its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to renounce the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly in executive offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of the forms and the quality of the material.
Family Contemporary Art
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Master Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to achieve a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek realism in detail, but the emotion of the line: a celebration of the human profile reduced to its most pure sculptural essence, where every curve is a reflection of light masterfully directed.
Technical and Stylistic Details:
● Chromatic Minimalism: Made in the purest crystal glass with sunken gold 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 smoothed and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand workmanship guarantees that, although they form a pair, each piece maintains its own subtle, unreproducible identity.
● The Black Contrast: Both works rest on a monolithic pedestal in mirrored black glass. The base is not just a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, highlighting its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to renounce the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly in executive offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of the forms and the quality of the material.
