Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - San Leonardo da Vinci - foglia argento

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In this lot we present the new sculpture “San Leonardo da Vinci,” a contemporary secular saint, symbol of creativity, curiosity, and genius. The sculpture invites reflection on human curiosity, challenging the rigid specializations imposed by modern society.

This work was conceived for visionaries who share a pronounced curiosity about all human knowledge and a continual anthropological and social, as well as technical and materials, study: characteristics that accompanied Leonardo da Vinci throughout his life and that continue to define free-thinking minds unbound by preconceptions and imposed schemes.

The sculpture up for auction is a limited edition piece, with only 12 copies available: 8 numbered in Roman numerals and 4 in Arabic numerals. This version is coated in gold leaf; the series also includes variants in silver and copper leaf, as well as a unique piece with a halo. The new leaf patinas make the work not only artistic but also visually contemporary.

Made with sustainable materials such as bio-lime and rice husk (a repurposed material derived from grain processing), the piece reduces environmental impact by using materials sourced from industrial waste. This is a defining characteristic of the artist couple Francioni Mastromarino: a sustainable art approach developed over years, not just a contemporary trend.

The artists have also created the world's largest senile portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, which after participating in numerous international exhibitions is today a city monument in Pavia and a symbol of contemporary gigantism in Italian sculpture, towering at 5 meters high. This “San Leonardo” is one of the models derived from that monumental work.

The works of Francioni Mastromarino are present in private collections in numerous countries, including the United States, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, Greece, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and Bulgaria.

Each sculpture is packaged with the utmost care and shipped via express courier, with secure and eco-friendly triple-wall carton packaging, suitable for both domestic and international shipments. For shipments outside the European Union, a free-export certificate stamped by the Export Office of the Soprintendenza delle Belle Arti di Firenze is provided. Free pickup at the authors’ studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany, is also available.

Don’t miss the opportunity to add this unique and innovative piece to your collection: a fully made-in-Italy work that celebrates Leonardo da Vinci’s legacy. Start making your bid now.