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Óscar Aldonza Torres
Hyperrealistic Bronze Female Head Lost-Wax Sculpture, Hollow Skull, Contemporary

2025

$3,831.67
£2,832.45
€3,200
CA$5,211.33
A$5,839.27
CHF 3,039.56
MX$71,434.52
NOK 38,581.64
SEK 36,439.89
DKK 24,366.43
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Hyperrealistic bronze female head sculpture with hollowed skull evokes mystery and organic patina. Soño (24 × 17 × 22 cm) by Aldonza is cast by the artist using the traditional lost-wax technique, resulting in a smooth, highly detailed visage punctuated by a deliberately perforated cranial top. The verdigris-green and warm brown patina that develops across the surface underscores the tension between exterior realism and an enigmatic internal void. The figure’s serene, closed-eyed expression and subtly modeled features—full lips, defined cheekbones, and precisely rendered ears—reflect Aldonza’s exploration of the human face as an intimate mirror of universal anxieties and introspection. The calva (shaved) head, marred by crater-like openings, reveals an unsettling glimpse of the sculpture’s interior, inviting viewers to consider the hidden depths of identity and the duality of presence and absence. Each fissure in the skull is both accidental and intentional, reinforcing the organic dialogue between material research and spontaneous form-finding described in Aldonza’s artist statement. Presented in museum-quality condition, Soño requires only a stable indoor pedestal or tabletop for secure display. Its modest dimensions and 3.5 kg weight make it versatile for gallery installations, contemporary interiors, or private collections seeking a compelling accent in earth-inspired, hyperrealistic sculpture. Available individually, this unique bronze head embodies Aldonza’s recurring concerns with metamorphosis, existential fragility, and the emotional ambivalence at the core of human experience. We operate globally with the same attention and proximity we extend to our local neighbors. We oversee every detail and guide you through the purchase process with the utmost professionalism, ensuring complete satisfaction for each client, whom we regard as valued members of our community. As a small, specialist gallery driven by a deep commitment to art, we carefully select every artist and artwork, presenting our curated collection to an international audience from our corner of the Galician coast. Read our clients’ testimonials and join the discerning collectors who trust our expertise.
  • Creator:
    Óscar Aldonza Torres (1976, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 8.67 in (22 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    FISTERRA, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2626216440102

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