PYTHIA - Bust, Il David di Michelangelo: Rinascimento Contemporaneo - 27 cm - Plastic - 2026






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Plastic sculpture bust produced in Italy in 2026 by PYTHIA, titled Il David di Michelangelo: Rinascimento Contemporaneo, measuring 20 cm wide, 25 cm deep and 27 cm high, in excellent condition and unsigned.
Description from the seller
Michelangelo's David: Contemporary Renaissance
Conceptual art bust in 3D printed finish – Matte Stone Gray and Satin Blood Red
For sale: a work of art with profound symbolic meaning and cutting-edge design: Michelangelo's David bust, the supreme emblem of aesthetic perfection and human strength, reinterpreted through the lens of surrealism and contemporary pop art.
Artistic Vision and Meaning of the Work
The Humanity Revealed: The face, geometrically perfect, appears divided by a sharp horizontal seam. At its center rises an anatomically accurate skull in a deep dark red, creating a powerful visual allegory. This modern "Memento Mori" reveals the biological fragility and intrinsic mortality hidden behind the mask of artistic immortality and myth.
Careful Color Choices: The outer portion of the sculpture is finished in matte stone gray, deliberately recalling the texture of rough marble or industrial cement, giving the piece an urban, minimalist look. In contrast, the dark red interior captures the gaze viscerally, symbolizing life, passion, and inner complexity.
Deco-Structured Style (Glitch Art): The geometric shift of the two halves of the face breaks the static nature of classical statuary. It is a bold decorative piece, perfect for spaces that celebrate contemporary design and the fusion of ancient and modern.
Technical Details and Craftsmanship
3D Definition and Texture: Precision 3D printing technology impeccably reproduces the original anatomical details: from the dynamic curls of the hair to David's focused, proud gaze, down to the complex bone structure of the central skull.
Clean and Balanced Finishes: The transition between the satin gray surface and the dark red core is blemish-free, a testament to a production process cared for down to the last detail to ensure maximum display impact.
Structural Stability: The bust sits on an integrated solid base that ensures a secure and stable placement on bookshelves, consoles, desks, or within illuminated niches.
The Showpiece for Personal Galleries or Design Setups
This piece is aimed at collectors and art lovers seeking a characterful work that can furnish an entire space on its own and provoke deep philosophical and aesthetic reflections among guests.
Product specifications:
Subject: Deconstructed David bust with skull (David's Inner Soul)
Colors: Matte stone gray / Satin dark red
Material: High-density technical polymer
Condition: New, artisan-finished
Seller's Story
Michelangelo's David: Contemporary Renaissance
Conceptual art bust in 3D printed finish – Matte Stone Gray and Satin Blood Red
For sale: a work of art with profound symbolic meaning and cutting-edge design: Michelangelo's David bust, the supreme emblem of aesthetic perfection and human strength, reinterpreted through the lens of surrealism and contemporary pop art.
Artistic Vision and Meaning of the Work
The Humanity Revealed: The face, geometrically perfect, appears divided by a sharp horizontal seam. At its center rises an anatomically accurate skull in a deep dark red, creating a powerful visual allegory. This modern "Memento Mori" reveals the biological fragility and intrinsic mortality hidden behind the mask of artistic immortality and myth.
Careful Color Choices: The outer portion of the sculpture is finished in matte stone gray, deliberately recalling the texture of rough marble or industrial cement, giving the piece an urban, minimalist look. In contrast, the dark red interior captures the gaze viscerally, symbolizing life, passion, and inner complexity.
Deco-Structured Style (Glitch Art): The geometric shift of the two halves of the face breaks the static nature of classical statuary. It is a bold decorative piece, perfect for spaces that celebrate contemporary design and the fusion of ancient and modern.
Technical Details and Craftsmanship
3D Definition and Texture: Precision 3D printing technology impeccably reproduces the original anatomical details: from the dynamic curls of the hair to David's focused, proud gaze, down to the complex bone structure of the central skull.
Clean and Balanced Finishes: The transition between the satin gray surface and the dark red core is blemish-free, a testament to a production process cared for down to the last detail to ensure maximum display impact.
Structural Stability: The bust sits on an integrated solid base that ensures a secure and stable placement on bookshelves, consoles, desks, or within illuminated niches.
The Showpiece for Personal Galleries or Design Setups
This piece is aimed at collectors and art lovers seeking a characterful work that can furnish an entire space on its own and provoke deep philosophical and aesthetic reflections among guests.
Product specifications:
Subject: Deconstructed David bust with skull (David's Inner Soul)
Colors: Matte stone gray / Satin dark red
Material: High-density technical polymer
Condition: New, artisan-finished
