Statue, Rope puller - 33 cm - Cast iron

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Cast-iron sculpture titled Rope puller in black with subtle aged gilding accents, measuring 42 cm long, 11 cm wide and 33 cm high, of European origin, in excellent condition and unsigned.

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Every muscle is focused on a single line—taut and unyielding.

This cast-iron sculpture captures the posture of a person pulling with all their might: body leaning forward, legs firmly planted apart, hands gripping a taut, thin metal wire, the other end of which connects to a small golden ball on the base—as if pulling on something that is resisting with all its might. The posture is pure exertion of force, frozen in the moment of final release.

The figure is rendered in deep black, adorned with subtle, aged gilding accents that gleam against the matte, dark surface. The entire composition—the person, the taut wire, the golden endpoint, and the black rectangular base—forms a unified line of tension, possessing both a modern and timeless quality.

Measuring 42cm long, 11cm wide, and 33cm high, this piece has a strong horizontal presence, suitable for tall cabinets, bookshelves, sideboards, desks, or industrial-style spaces. Whether you interpret it as a reflection of labor, balance, or steadfastness, it brings a quiet drama and a story to any room.

It's a distinctive gift for those who appreciate industrial-style decor, figurative sculpture, and anything that captures "narrative tension."

Every muscle is focused on a single line—taut and unyielding.

This cast-iron sculpture captures the posture of a person pulling with all their might: body leaning forward, legs firmly planted apart, hands gripping a taut, thin metal wire, the other end of which connects to a small golden ball on the base—as if pulling on something that is resisting with all its might. The posture is pure exertion of force, frozen in the moment of final release.

The figure is rendered in deep black, adorned with subtle, aged gilding accents that gleam against the matte, dark surface. The entire composition—the person, the taut wire, the golden endpoint, and the black rectangular base—forms a unified line of tension, possessing both a modern and timeless quality.

Measuring 42cm long, 11cm wide, and 33cm high, this piece has a strong horizontal presence, suitable for tall cabinets, bookshelves, sideboards, desks, or industrial-style spaces. Whether you interpret it as a reflection of labor, balance, or steadfastness, it brings a quiet drama and a story to any room.

It's a distinctive gift for those who appreciate industrial-style decor, figurative sculpture, and anything that captures "narrative tension."

Details

Era
After 2000
Iron type
Cast iron
Country of origin
Europe
Style
Modern
Material
Iron
Title of artwork
Rope puller
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
33 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
42 cm
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