Bronze And Marble Model, L’uomo E Lo Sport, Angelo Maineri, 1999, Italy
Angelo Maineri (Varese, 1962)
Preparatory model for the monumental sculpture L’uomo e lo sport, created in 1999 for the “Meraki” sports centre and installed in Marnate, in the province of Varese.
The work is executed in bronze using the lost-wax casting technique and is set on a black marble base of pyramidal form. The composition depicts a male figure suspended in a horizontal position while performing an athletic gesture. The anatomical rendering is accurate, with particular attention given to the outstretched arm in the act of throwing the ball.
Dimensions of the bronze: 35 × 17 × 15 cm; total height including the base: 38 cm.
Condition: good. Slight wear consistent with age and use.
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 25
Height: 35
Depth: 17
Reference (ID): 1722359
Availability: In stock
