Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) after - Profilo Continuo del Duce

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A black resin bust titled Profilo Continuo del Duce, after Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a rare 1933-referenced reproduction in Realism with an un Signed finish, measuring 18 cm tall overall on a synthetic granite base (base height 3 cm) and 11 cm wide and deep, weighing 1.2–1.3 kg and originating from Italy, in excellent condition.

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This is a very rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece entitled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure of Futurism, a movement deeply tied to the historical and cultural context of the era.

At first glance it appears to be a classic bust, but this is precisely its extraordinary uniqueness: when observed closely, from any angle the unmistakable profile of Mussolini emerges with astonishing continuity, characterized by his pronounced jawline.

Hence the title "Profilo continuo del Duce": a fascinating and conceptually innovative work in which the profile remains visible 360 degrees — from every side, without interruptions — making it a truly unique piece and difficult to find.

The design, still considered extremely modern and avant-garde today, evokes the mechanical forms typical of the industrial era, in perfect harmony with the propagandistic image of the leader as a symbol of strength and control. It is precisely this fusion between art and ideology that helps make the work as rare as it is significant.

This sculpture, unusual and sought-after, also represents the concept of the "omnipresent leader": a powerful and distinctive artistic vision. Art critic Marco Moretti described the work as: "a dynamic plasticity that, without rhetoric, expresses the metaphor of a vigilant and sleepless leader, capable of seeing and controlling everything."

This precious resin reproduction, increasingly difficult to find on the market, stands out for its high quality: finished with an elegant black coating and mounted on a refined base in synthetic granite. The bust stands 15 cm tall and the base 3 cm. The total height is 18 cm, with a width and depth of 11 cm, for a total weight of 1.2 kg.

The item is shipped immediately after purchase via trackable and insured service, carefully packed to ensure its integrity.

This is a very rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece entitled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian artist Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure of Futurism, a movement deeply tied to the historical and cultural context of the era.

At first glance it appears to be a classic bust, but this is precisely its extraordinary uniqueness: when observed closely, from any angle the unmistakable profile of Mussolini emerges with astonishing continuity, characterized by his pronounced jawline.

Hence the title "Profilo continuo del Duce": a fascinating and conceptually innovative work in which the profile remains visible 360 degrees — from every side, without interruptions — making it a truly unique piece and difficult to find.

The design, still considered extremely modern and avant-garde today, evokes the mechanical forms typical of the industrial era, in perfect harmony with the propagandistic image of the leader as a symbol of strength and control. It is precisely this fusion between art and ideology that helps make the work as rare as it is significant.

This sculpture, unusual and sought-after, also represents the concept of the "omnipresent leader": a powerful and distinctive artistic vision. Art critic Marco Moretti described the work as: "a dynamic plasticity that, without rhetoric, expresses the metaphor of a vigilant and sleepless leader, capable of seeing and controlling everything."

This precious resin reproduction, increasingly difficult to find on the market, stands out for its high quality: finished with an elegant black coating and mounted on a refined base in synthetic granite. The bust stands 15 cm tall and the base 3 cm. The total height is 18 cm, with a width and depth of 11 cm, for a total weight of 1.2 kg.

The item is shipped immediately after purchase via trackable and insured service, carefully packed to ensure its integrity.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Realism
Material
Resin
Artist
Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) after
Title of artwork
Profilo Continuo del Duce
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
15 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
1.3 kg
ItalyVerified
98
Objects sold
100%
Private

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