Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - Sculpture, San Leonardo da Vinci - foglia argento - 41 cm - Geomalta and rice husk with silver leaf - 2026

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

This work was created for visionaries who share a keen curiosity about all fields of human knowledge and a commitment to continuous anthropological and social study, as well as the study of technology and materials: qualities that accompanied Leonardo da Vinci throughout his life and continue to define minds free from preconceptions and imposed conventions.

The sculpture offered at auction is a limited-edition work, with only 12 examples available: 8 numbered in Roman numerals and 4 in Arabic numerals. This version is covered in gold leaf; the series also includes silver- and copper-leaf variants, as well as a unique example with a halo. The new leaf finishes make the work not only artistic but also visually contemporary.

Made with sustainable materials such as bio-mortar and rice husks (a reused material derived from rice processing), the work reduces its environmental impact by using materials sourced from industrial waste. This is a defining feature of the artist duo Francioni Mastromarino: an approach to sustainable art developed over many years, not simply a contemporary trend.

The artists have also created the world’s largest elderly portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, which, after appearing in numerous international exhibitions, is now a city monument in Pavia and a symbol of contemporary monumentalism in Italian sculpture, standing 5 meters tall. This “Saint Leonardo” is one of the models derived from that monumental work.

Works by Francioni Mastromarino are held 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 carefully packaged and shipped by express courier in secure, eco-friendly triple-wall cardboard packaging, suitable for both domestic and international shipping. For shipments outside the European Union, a certificate of free export, stamped by the Export Office of the Superintendency of Fine Arts in Florence, is provided. Free collection is also available from the artists’ studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany.

Don’t miss the opportunity to add this unique and innovative piece to your collection: an artwork entirely made in Italy that celebrates the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. Place your bid now.