Statue, " THE THINKING FACE " - 29 cm - Cast iron
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A modern abstract cast iron sculpture of a contemplative face, 29 cm high, 13 cm wide and 15 cm deep, weighing 4.5 kg, unsigned, in excellent condition, with a rust patina, originating from Europe.
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This object is a modern, abstract cast-iron sculpture of a resting face, widely used as artistic garden decoration or industrial home accessory.
Theme: The artwork presents a mysterious, fragmented face that rests in contemplation on a hand. In the art world this specific sculpture is often known under names such as "The Listener" (The Listener), "Listening" or variants of "The Thinker".
Hearing, Seeing and Silent: This model is very regularly part of an iconic three-piece set based on the well-known Japanese motif. This specific sculpture (with the hand to the ear) symbolises the action of listening, and is then combined with two other sculptures where the hands cover the eyes and the mouth respectively.
Material & Finish: The statue is cast from solid cast iron. Exposure to the outdoors has given the metal a characteristic deep rust patina. This rust-brown oxide layer gives the sculpture a rustic, weathered appearance while protecting the underlying metal from further weathering.
height 29 cm on 15 and 13 cm
This object is a modern, abstract cast-iron sculpture of a resting face, widely used as artistic garden decoration or industrial home accessory.
Theme: The artwork presents a mysterious, fragmented face that rests in contemplation on a hand. In the art world this specific sculpture is often known under names such as "The Listener" (The Listener), "Listening" or variants of "The Thinker".
Hearing, Seeing and Silent: This model is very regularly part of an iconic three-piece set based on the well-known Japanese motif. This specific sculpture (with the hand to the ear) symbolises the action of listening, and is then combined with two other sculptures where the hands cover the eyes and the mouth respectively.
Material & Finish: The statue is cast from solid cast iron. Exposure to the outdoors has given the metal a characteristic deep rust patina. This rust-brown oxide layer gives the sculpture a rustic, weathered appearance while protecting the underlying metal from further weathering.
height 29 cm on 15 and 13 cm
Details
Era
After 2000
Metal type
Cast iron
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Metal
Title of artwork
" THE THINKING FACE "
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
4.5 kg
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