Sculpture, Testa di afrodite - 29 cm - Wax

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Head of Aphrodite – Sculpture in wax and plaster

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Description of the object:

This sculpture depicts Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty and harmony, here reinterpreted in an essential and timeless form.
The work is made of hand-molded wax, with an internal core of plaster, giving it an astonishing solidity and delicacy at the same time. The surface is treated with ivory-colored pigmentation, which gives the sculpture a resin-like appearance, both visually and to the touch.

The final effect evokes archaeological finds restored by time, but with a contemporary sensibility.
This Aphrodite head is not a copy, but an original piece, unique in its kind, created by a contemporary artist who works on the border between myth and matter.

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Technical details
Head of Aphrodite
Materials: Ivory-colored pigmented wax with a core in plaster.
• Technique: Hand modeling
Height: 29 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 9 cm
• Conditions: Excellent – No visible defects, intact surface
Era: Contemporary
Origin: artist's studio (Italy)
Unique piece: Yes

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Note about the artist and the work

This work arises from a symbolic and material exploration of the archetype of Aphrodite, goddess not only of love and beauty but also of the transformation of desire into form. The choice of wax, a sensitive and living material, evokes the vulnerability of beauty and its power to incarnate over time.

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Shipping:

Accurate and protected shipping with professional packaging.
Possibility of in-person pickup upon request (Italy).

Head of Aphrodite – Sculpture in wax and plaster

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Description of the object:

This sculpture depicts Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty and harmony, here reinterpreted in an essential and timeless form.
The work is made of hand-molded wax, with an internal core of plaster, giving it an astonishing solidity and delicacy at the same time. The surface is treated with ivory-colored pigmentation, which gives the sculpture a resin-like appearance, both visually and to the touch.

The final effect evokes archaeological finds restored by time, but with a contemporary sensibility.
This Aphrodite head is not a copy, but an original piece, unique in its kind, created by a contemporary artist who works on the border between myth and matter.

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Technical details
Head of Aphrodite
Materials: Ivory-colored pigmented wax with a core in plaster.
• Technique: Hand modeling
Height: 29 cm
Width: 24 cm
Depth: 9 cm
• Conditions: Excellent – No visible defects, intact surface
Era: Contemporary
Origin: artist's studio (Italy)
Unique piece: Yes

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Note about the artist and the work

This work arises from a symbolic and material exploration of the archetype of Aphrodite, goddess not only of love and beauty but also of the transformation of desire into form. The choice of wax, a sensitive and living material, evokes the vulnerability of beauty and its power to incarnate over time.

The input is a dash character, which does not require translation.

Shipping:

Accurate and protected shipping with professional packaging.
Possibility of in-person pickup upon request (Italy).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Wax
Title of artwork
Testa di afrodite
Signature
Not signed
Colour
White
Condition
Good condition
Height
29 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
9 cm
Weight
5 kg
ItalyVerified
143
Objects sold
100%
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