"Sculpture - Igor Mitoraj “grépol” - Bronze Bust Of A Naked Man"
Igor MITORAJ (1944-2014)Grépol, 1978
Patinated bronze proof, signed on the front at the base, justified 229/250,
Founder's stamp: Fonderia Tesconi Pietrasanta,
Artcurial editions, Paris.
Travertine marble base.
Height of the bronze: 31 cm Total Height 43 cm
It takes its name from a warrior from the time of Alexander. The energy which emanates from this fragment of torso and its proportions suggest an astonishing impression of monumentality. Born from the original look of the artist on the past, the Grépol combines classicism and modernity. A patina of very high quality has been developed by the artist for this work based 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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