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Igor MITORAJ (1944-2014)
Grépol, 1978
Patinated bronze proof, signed in front of the base, justified 229/250,
Foundry stamp: Fonderia Tesconi Pietrasanta,
Editions Artcurial, Paris.
Travertine marble base.
Bronze height: 31 cm
Total height 43 cm
"It takes its name from a warrior of Alexander's time.
The energy emanating from this torso fragment and its proportions suggest an astonishing impression of monumentality. Born of the artist's original vision of the past, Grépol combines classicism and modernity. A patina of the highest quality has been developed by the artist for this work set on a travertine base".
Inspired by ancient statuary, Igor Mitoraj sculpts broken or cut fragments of busts, faces and body parts.
Bibliography: Claudio Malberti, Igor Mitoraj Sculptures 1976-1986
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