Tommaso Barbi Egg Sculpture 1970

Magnificent Egg sculpture in chrome metal and brass made by Tommaso Barbie designate from the 1970s. This egg is made up of 9 superimposed modules, these modules form independent cups. Height 26 cm Width: 20 cm Circumference: 58 cm Weight: 2kg Very good condition for this sculpture, I report a micro shock on a module see photo. Beautiful shine and superb finish. A very vintage, ultra decorative object but which can also be used as an aperitif display for example or as a jewelry box. But it is sufficient in itself as a decorative sculpture and will not go unnoticed due to its scale. On the last module we can see the location of the label (trace of glue) because Tommasso Barbi affixed a label marked TB Italy. This has disappeared over time, but the quality, the weight, the height allow us to certify that this is indeed a work by Tommaso Barbie. This sculpture also exists in a smaller size with 7 modules (17 cm). For this one it is therefore the large model (26 cm) Biography Tommaso Barbi Tommaso Barbi was a renowned Italian designer and artist, best known for his contribution to the fields of lighting, furniture and home decoration. interior. Born in 1944 in Florence, he studied art and design in his hometown as well as in Rome and Milan. The main characteristic of Barbi's work is the use of high quality materials such as brass, bronze and crystal, as well as his attention to detail and craftsmanship. He is particularly known for creating elegant and refined lighting fixtures, often characterized by organic and geometric shapes. Throughout her career, Barbi has had the opportunity to work with prestigious clients, whether luxury brands or private clients, in Europe, the United States and Asia. He also worked closely with the leading architects and interior designers of his day, including Renzo Mongiardino and Peter Marino. In addition to being a successful designer, Barbi also practiced ceramics and sculpture, exhibiting his works in galleries across Italy and Europe. He died in 2015.