Beppe Buzzetta - Giacomo Buzzetta - Statue, Pescatore - 29 cm - Ceramic - 1950
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Terracotta sculpture titled Pescatore by Giacomo “Beppe” Buzzetta, signed on the base, dating to 1950, depicting an elderly fisherman with a fishing net, hand-painted with a fabric net, measuring 29 cm high by 9 cm wide and 9 cm deep, from Sicily, Italia, in excellent condition.
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Title of the work / Subject: Fisherman with net
Artist / Author: Giacomo "Beppe" Buzzetta (engraved signature at the base)
Era: Mid-20th century (ca. 1940-1960)
Origin: Sicily, Italy (Palermo School / Bagheria)
Material: Terracotta modeled and hand-painted with fabric net application
Lot Description:
Characterful and expressive handcrafted terracotta sculpture signed by the well-known Sicilian master sculptor Giacomo Buzzetta (G. Buzzetta / Beppe Buzzetta). The work belongs to the famous Sicilian plastic production devoted to traditional crafts and popular realism.
The statue depicts an elderly fisherman dressed in typical folk clothes and headgear, whose face is modeled with intense expressiveness, etched with wrinkles recalling a life at sea. The element of the fishing net in fabric applied to the piece enriches the work, wrapping around the shoulder and resting between the figure’s hands, creating a strong sense of dynamism and three-dimensionality.
On the circular terracotta base is visible the autograph signature engraved "G. Buzzetta".
Under the base there is a paper label indicating provenance from a previous catalog/auction.
Conditions / State of preservation:
The work presents in good overall condition for its age. It retains its original patina and shows slight signs of time and superficial wear consistent with the object's age.
Measurements:
Height with pedestal 29 cm
Width 9 cm diameter
Title of the work / Subject: Fisherman with net
Artist / Author: Giacomo "Beppe" Buzzetta (engraved signature at the base)
Era: Mid-20th century (ca. 1940-1960)
Origin: Sicily, Italy (Palermo School / Bagheria)
Material: Terracotta modeled and hand-painted with fabric net application
Lot Description:
Characterful and expressive handcrafted terracotta sculpture signed by the well-known Sicilian master sculptor Giacomo Buzzetta (G. Buzzetta / Beppe Buzzetta). The work belongs to the famous Sicilian plastic production devoted to traditional crafts and popular realism.
The statue depicts an elderly fisherman dressed in typical folk clothes and headgear, whose face is modeled with intense expressiveness, etched with wrinkles recalling a life at sea. The element of the fishing net in fabric applied to the piece enriches the work, wrapping around the shoulder and resting between the figure’s hands, creating a strong sense of dynamism and three-dimensionality.
On the circular terracotta base is visible the autograph signature engraved "G. Buzzetta".
Under the base there is a paper label indicating provenance from a previous catalog/auction.
Conditions / State of preservation:
The work presents in good overall condition for its age. It retains its original patina and shows slight signs of time and superficial wear consistent with the object's age.
Measurements:
Height with pedestal 29 cm
Width 9 cm diameter
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Beppe Buzzetta
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Artist
Giacomo Buzzetta
Title of artwork
Pescatore
Signature
Signed
Year
1950
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
29 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
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