Wooden Bust Of Christ By Giordano Bittante

Magnificent bust of Christ, crafted from solid wood with meticulous attention to detail, signed by the artist Giordano Bittante. The wood, likely walnut or cherry, has a warm brown tone with natural grain that enhances the sculpture.

The realistic style conveys deep pathos, emphasizing the details of Christ’s face, including His sorrowful gaze and masterfully sculpted features. This piece may date back to the mid-20th century, a period when Bittante was actively working as a sculptor.

Biography of the Artist

Giordano Bittante (1925-1966) was born and lived in Ravenna, distinguishing himself as one of the most intriguing sculptors from Romagna of the 20th century. After training at the Academy of Fine Arts of Ravenna, where he later taught, he was artistically active from 1949 to 1961, receiving recognition both in Italy and abroad.

His artistic vocation led him to reject any school or artistic tradition, including contemporary ones, creating works that reflected a deliberate sense of incompleteness, as if to emphasize the impossibility of achieving perfection in art. Though his career was brief, it left a unique mark on the artistic landscape of his time.

Dimensions: Width 30 cm, Height 35 cm, Depth 20 cm (approx.)