Estimate: $120,000 - $180,000
bronze
15 x 28 x 14 inches
signed to base, editioned 3/6
From a Private SoHo Collection
Purchased from Contini Galleria D'Arte in 2002 with accompanying receipt
overall good condition
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
Igor Mitoraj was a significant figure in contemporary sculpture, celebrated for his unique style and profound artistic vision. Mitoraj's work often drew inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art, particularly classical sculptures. His sculptures frequently referenced myths, legends, and historical narratives, exploring themes such as beauty, mortality, and the human condition, connecting the contemporary audience with ancient stories and symbols.
Aesthetically Mitoraj's sculptures are distinct, characterized by fragmented and weathered surfaces, as if they were excavated relics from an ancient civilization.
Image: Andrea Bosio from Florence , ITALY, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
