Dante Carpigiani - Sculpture, Sulle evoluzioni di Maria di Cleofa - 140 cm - Plaster
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Sulle evoluzioni di Maria di Cleofa, a plaster sculpture by Dante Carpigiani from Italy, measuring 60 by 140 by 50 cm, signed by hand and in good condition, with the wooden lab pedestal included.
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Dante Carpigiani, sculptor and painter (Mirandola 1921 - Bologna 2012). Full professor for several years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. A silent artist, but not his works. He directed his attention and studies mainly toward sacred art. His works, especially bronzes and terracottas, have found a home in many churches and several pieces are visible at the Certosa of Bologna.
Here presented is a work that leaves one speechless: a plaster, probably a preparatory piece for a subsequent bronze never realized. It seems an juxtaposition, but I would say better an evolution, of the Maria di Cleofa from "Il Compianto" by Niccolò dell'Arca on which Maestro Carpigiani must have pondered quite a lot. An evolution, yes, but with the signature and the silence proper to Carpigiani where the drama of dell'Arca almost mutates into a calm resignation: in silence.
In good condition, as shown in the photographic gallery. It measures about 70x140x50 cm with a weight of more than 30 kg.
In the sale the wooden studio pedestal is included.
Shipping will necessarily be on a pallet and the costs include also all the materials necessary to ensure maximum safety. Assistance is guaranteed until delivery of the goods.
Assistance with excellent packing is provided until delivery of the goods.
Dante Carpigiani, sculptor and painter (Mirandola 1921 - Bologna 2012). Full professor for several years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. A silent artist, but not his works. He directed his attention and studies mainly toward sacred art. His works, especially bronzes and terracottas, have found a home in many churches and several pieces are visible at the Certosa of Bologna.
Here presented is a work that leaves one speechless: a plaster, probably a preparatory piece for a subsequent bronze never realized. It seems an juxtaposition, but I would say better an evolution, of the Maria di Cleofa from "Il Compianto" by Niccolò dell'Arca on which Maestro Carpigiani must have pondered quite a lot. An evolution, yes, but with the signature and the silence proper to Carpigiani where the drama of dell'Arca almost mutates into a calm resignation: in silence.
In good condition, as shown in the photographic gallery. It measures about 70x140x50 cm with a weight of more than 30 kg.
In the sale the wooden studio pedestal is included.
Shipping will necessarily be on a pallet and the costs include also all the materials necessary to ensure maximum safety. Assistance is guaranteed until delivery of the goods.
Assistance with excellent packing is provided until delivery of the goods.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Plaster
Artist
Dante Carpigiani
Title of artwork
Sulle evoluzioni di Maria di Cleofa
Signature
Hand signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
140 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
50 cm
