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Bronze Figurative Sculpture by Giovanni De Martino, Italy, 1930s
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in bari, IT
De Martino is a classical artist, known for the production of sculptures of small bronze busts, in particular (“scugnizzi”, fishermen, commoners) with realistic features.
Bronze
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Bronze Decorative Item of a Child Selling Onions by De Martino, Italy
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
It is signed by De Martino. Measures: Width: 12 cm Depth: 11 cm Height: 18 cm.
Bronze
Giovanni De Martino Bronze Bust of Young Scugnizzo, Marble Base, 1920s
Located in Bradenton, FL
Giovanni De Martino (Italian, 1871-1938), Patinated Bronze Bust of a 'Scugnizzo' or street boy.
Marble, Bronze
Ancient Bronze and Marble "Young Fisherman" Statue
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze statue of a fisherman mounted on a marble base. It depicts a boy in torn shorts carrying a basket full of fish with a fishing net over his left shoulder. Origin Italy 20th ...
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Neapolitan 'Scugnizzo' Bust by De Martino, Gilt and Burnished Bronze
By Neapolitan Craftsman
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Neapolitan "Scugnizzo" bust, Street boy, in gilt and burnished bronze, circa 1920 by Giovanni De Martino . Sculpture in gilded bronze and dark patina on a square base in light gray m...
Marble, Bronze
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H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
The "Warriors" Bronze Sculptures Signed "De Martino", 19th-20th Century
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Liverpool, GB
A spectacular pair of bronzes from the turn of the 19th and 20th century, by Giovanni De Martino (1870-1935), depicting warriors in parade armors.
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Bronze Street Urchin
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Florence, IT
In the style of Giovanni De Martino. Unsigned, any Foundry marks. Bronze on coeval wooden base.
Bronze
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H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Italian Sculpture in Bronze Young Boy Signed G. De Martino
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Fine bronze sculpture, late 19th century collection, depicting a young scugnizzo realized by the Neapolitan artist Giovanni De Martino (1870 - 1935).
Bronze
Two Farmers by Giovanni De Martino, Italy, Early 20th Century
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Roma, IT
Bronze sculptures with marble base by Giovanni De Martino (Naples, 1870 - 1935) rapresenting two farmers Both signed on the back: De Martino.
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture from 1900 Paris Exposition by Giovanni de Martino
By Giovanni De Martino
Located in Surrey, BC
The artist’s name, Giovanni de Martino, is etched into the bronze. Includes standalone marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
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