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IGOR MITORAJ (1944-2014)
Asclepius, 1988.
Bronze proof with nuanced brown patina.
Quadrangular plinth in travertine.
Signed MITORAJ on the front and numbered C 158/1000 HC on the reverse.
Height: 48cm
(H. bronze alone: 38 cm – H. base: 10 cm)
Inspired by ancient statuary, Igor Mitoraj carves broken or cut fragments of busts, faces and body parts.
"My work is not to recreate what has already been done, but is simply an attempt to shape in familiar forms the drama of life".
"The idea of beauty is ambiguous, a double-edged sword that can easily hurt you, cause pain and torture."
Bibliography: Claudio Malberti, Igor Mitoraj Sculptures 1976-1986
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