Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - I hope 2026
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I hope 2026, a hand-sculpted bronze patinated Verderame sculpture by Francioni & Mastromarino, 20 × 18 × 18 cm, 4 kg, edition Prova d'autore with 8 numbered pieces plus 4 artist proofs, signed by hand, 2026, Contemporaneo, made in Pietrasanta, Italy.
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"I HOPE" – Bronze patinated sculpture with verdigris
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Artists: Francioni & Mastromarino | Studio: Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy)
"I HOPE" is more than a sculpture: it is a universal message of hope.
The female figure, nude and proud, crafted in bronze patinated verdigris using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, stands firmly and gracefully on our planet – Earth, unique and fragile. The face is hidden by a mask: a symbolic gesture to represent all women, timeless and without a fixed identity. On the abdomen is engraved #Ihope, a direct, strong message inviting belief in the power of dreams and regeneration.
The work is part of the Matrilinear collection, in which the maternal line, highlighted on the Earth's surface, represents the invisible thread that connects generations, cultures and hopes.
The globe is not just a decorative element, but it was made with eco-friendly ceramic gypsum and recycled rice husks, innovative materials free of Portland cement. Art, in this case, is also an ethical choice: what one believes in is what one creates.
This sculpture is entirely handcrafted in the artists’ studio in Pietrasanta – Italian capital of sculpture – with no 3D printing. Each piece is unique, numbered and finished with meticulous detail.
Technique: Lost-wax casting, manual modeling
Edition: 8 numbered pieces + 4 artist’s proofs
Certificate of authenticity: Included
Packaging: Robust and sustainable
Shipping: Trackable express courier across Europe and beyond
Pickup: Available at the artists’ studio in Tuscany (Italy)
Collectors from around the world
Francioni & Mastromarino sculptures form part of private collections in over 14 countries, including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Switzerland.
Compliance and documentation:
For shipments outside the EU, a certificate of free export issued by the Italian Ministry of Culture is provided.
For Germany, we are registered in the LUCID system to ensure proper disposal of packaging in compliance with current regulations.
All documents for a safe and legal shipment will be included.
Free hand delivery at the authors’ studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy)
Free Shipping across Europe
"I HOPE" – Bronze patinated sculpture with verdigris
Author’s proof
Artists: Francioni & Mastromarino | Studio: Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy)
"I HOPE" is more than a sculpture: it is a universal message of hope.
The female figure, nude and proud, crafted in bronze patinated verdigris using the ancient lost-wax casting technique, stands firmly and gracefully on our planet – Earth, unique and fragile. The face is hidden by a mask: a symbolic gesture to represent all women, timeless and without a fixed identity. On the abdomen is engraved #Ihope, a direct, strong message inviting belief in the power of dreams and regeneration.
The work is part of the Matrilinear collection, in which the maternal line, highlighted on the Earth's surface, represents the invisible thread that connects generations, cultures and hopes.
The globe is not just a decorative element, but it was made with eco-friendly ceramic gypsum and recycled rice husks, innovative materials free of Portland cement. Art, in this case, is also an ethical choice: what one believes in is what one creates.
This sculpture is entirely handcrafted in the artists’ studio in Pietrasanta – Italian capital of sculpture – with no 3D printing. Each piece is unique, numbered and finished with meticulous detail.
Technique: Lost-wax casting, manual modeling
Edition: 8 numbered pieces + 4 artist’s proofs
Certificate of authenticity: Included
Packaging: Robust and sustainable
Shipping: Trackable express courier across Europe and beyond
Pickup: Available at the artists’ studio in Tuscany (Italy)
Collectors from around the world
Francioni & Mastromarino sculptures form part of private collections in over 14 countries, including Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Switzerland.
Compliance and documentation:
For shipments outside the EU, a certificate of free export issued by the Italian Ministry of Culture is provided.
For Germany, we are registered in the LUCID system to ensure proper disposal of packaging in compliance with current regulations.
All documents for a safe and legal shipment will be included.
Free hand delivery at the authors’ studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany (Italy)
Details
Era
After 2000
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Contemporary
Material
Geomalta and rice husk, Bronze
Artist
Francioni Mastromarino (1978)
Title of artwork
I hope 2026
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
Author's proof
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
18 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
4 kg
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