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Francesco SomainiBronze Sculpture "Furnace Flowers" 1963
1963
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Bronze sculpture Polished and patinated bronze sculpture. "Furnace Flowers" by mid century modern Italian sculptor Francesco Somaini (Italy 1926-2005), dated 1963. Mounted on heavy iron base.
Provenance: Estate of Edwin and Clara Strasenburgh.
The Strasenburgh Planetarium in Rochester NY, was constructed with a donation from the Strasenbugh's. At the entrance to the planetarium is a 25 foot sculpture by Somaini.
# mid century modern modernist brutalist abstract
- Creator:Francesco Somaini (1926)
- Creation Year:1963
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Rochester, NY
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