Ispirata all’opera di Franz Xaver Messerschmidt - Sculpture, I volti della follia - 65 cm - Wax

Faces of Madness – Lost Wax Candle Sculpture with Silver Leaf

Inspired by the work of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Height: 65 cm | Handcrafted technique | Professional packaging included

This extraordinary sculpture, created using the traditional lost wax technique and hand-finished with silver leaf, represents one of the famous 'faces of madness' inspired by the visionary genius of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, an 18th-century Austrian sculptor known for his unsettling 'character heads'.

The work powerfully captures the psychological intensity and inner tension of the depicted subjects, evoking deep emotions through the extreme expressiveness of their features. Every detail is modeled with precision and care, giving life to a face that seems to emerge from a lucid dream or a mythical nightmare.

The silver leaf finish, applied entirely by hand, gives the sculpture a luminous and textured appearance, highlighting contrasts and imparting a powerful yet refined stage presence.

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Technical specifications
Faces of Madness
Inspiration: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
• Technique: Lost wax casting
Finish: Silver leaf
Height: 65 cm
Condition: Excellent condition
Origin: Italy – artisanal production

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Shipping and packaging

The work will be shipped with professional and insured packaging to ensure its safety and integrity during transport. Every stage of the packaging process is handled with the utmost care to provide the recipient with a purchasing experience worthy of the value of the item.

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A one-of-a-kind piece with great expressive impact and artistic value, ideal for collectors, visionary art enthusiasts, or environments that require an iconic and unconventional object.