Sculpture, Essenze antiche - 18 cm - Glass - 2026
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“Ancient Essences”: A Pair of Contemporary-Synthetic Busts
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Maestro Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to reach a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek realism in the 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: Realized in purist crystal-clear glass with sunken gold leaf 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 forms are polished and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand craftsmanship ensures that, even as a pair, each piece maintains its own subtle, irreplaceable identity.
● The Contrast of Black: Both works rest on a monolithic black glass plinth that is reflective. The base is not just a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, enhancing its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to give up the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly into high-representation offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of form and the quality of the material.
“Ancient Essences”: A Pair of Contemporary-Synthetic Busts
The Purity of Form, the Power of Glass
In this creation, Maestro Fabio Tagliapietra challenges matter to reach a perfect synthesis between classicism and modernity. The pair of busts does not seek realism in the 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: Realized in purist crystal-clear glass with sunken gold leaf 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 forms are polished and slender, almost stylized, evoking the elegance of avant-garde art. The freehand craftsmanship ensures that, even as a pair, each piece maintains its own subtle, irreplaceable identity.
● The Contrast of Black: Both works rest on a monolithic black glass plinth that is reflective. The base is not just a support, but a reflective surface that doubles the visual impact of the sculpture, enhancing its verticality.
A Symbol of Contemporary Prestige
This pair of busts is designed for collectors who love minimalist design but do not want to give up the vibrant soul of artistic glass. They integrate perfectly into high-representation offices or private residences where luxury is whispered through the perfection of form and the quality of the material.
Details
Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass
Title of artwork
Essenze antiche
Signature
Hand signed
Year
2026
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
8 cm
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