Sculpture, Il giudizio - 61 cm - Earthenware

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Estimate  € 1,300 - € 1,600
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€160
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€150

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Description from the seller

The Judgment – Sculpture in patinated terracotta

Title: The Judgment
Material: Bronze-colored patinated terracotta
Style: Figurative, inspired by classical and baroque
Dimensions: 61 × 20 × 18 cm (height × width × depth)

Description

Suggestive sculpture in bronze-colored patinated terracotta, titled The Judgment, depicting an austere Ecclesiastical figure with an imposing mitre richly decorated with elegant floral and ornamental relief motifs.

The work recalls the great tradition of religious and baroque sculpture, distinguished by the expressive force of the face, the stern gaze and the marked psychological tension.

The title The Judgment introduces a symbolic dimension: the relationship between authority, conscience and moral responsibility, evoked through a figure with a solemn and almost enigmatic appearance.

The bronze-colored patina, characterized by golden, brown and oxidized shades, gives the surface a suggestive material depth and a fascinating antique appearance.

Particularly interesting is the contrast between the rich decorative detail of the mitre and the austerity of the face, which lends the composition a strong stage presence.

Conditions: The sculpture presents a deliberately irregular surface, with signs of workmanship, uneven patination and finishes with a lived-in look. Prospective buyers are invited to examine the photographs carefully, an integral part of the description.

A work of notable visual impact, ideal for collectors of figurative sculpture and for spaces with a distinctive character.

The Judgment – Sculpture in patinated terracotta

Title: The Judgment
Material: Bronze-colored patinated terracotta
Style: Figurative, inspired by classical and baroque
Dimensions: 61 × 20 × 18 cm (height × width × depth)

Description

Suggestive sculpture in bronze-colored patinated terracotta, titled The Judgment, depicting an austere Ecclesiastical figure with an imposing mitre richly decorated with elegant floral and ornamental relief motifs.

The work recalls the great tradition of religious and baroque sculpture, distinguished by the expressive force of the face, the stern gaze and the marked psychological tension.

The title The Judgment introduces a symbolic dimension: the relationship between authority, conscience and moral responsibility, evoked through a figure with a solemn and almost enigmatic appearance.

The bronze-colored patina, characterized by golden, brown and oxidized shades, gives the surface a suggestive material depth and a fascinating antique appearance.

Particularly interesting is the contrast between the rich decorative detail of the mitre and the austerity of the face, which lends the composition a strong stage presence.

Conditions: The sculpture presents a deliberately irregular surface, with signs of workmanship, uneven patination and finishes with a lived-in look. Prospective buyers are invited to examine the photographs carefully, an integral part of the description.

A work of notable visual impact, ideal for collectors of figurative sculpture and for spaces with a distinctive character.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Earthenware
Title of artwork
Il giudizio
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Height
61 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
18 cm
Weight
5 kg
ItalyVerified
261
Objects sold
90.63%
Private

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