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Forcola Sculpture

Venetian Abstract Solid Walnut Forcola Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Venetian abstract solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" sculpture by Giuseppe Carli, circa 1972
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Walnut

Massive Venetian Abstract Solid Walnut Forcola Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
By Giuseppe Carli
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A massive Venetian abstract solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" sculpture by Giuseppe Carli, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Walnut

Fórcola da Poppa Wood Sculpture, Saverio Pastor, Le Fórcole, 2005
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Located in Sacramento, CA
A stunning large scale wood "Fórcola da Poppa" by Italian Remèr (Oar Maker) Saverio Pastor. A
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Venetian Abstract Solid Walnut Forcola 'Oarlock' Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
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A beautiful Venetian abstract solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" sculpture by Giuseppe Carli, circa
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Large Venetian abstract sculpture in solid walnut by Giuseppe Carli - 1961
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Massive Venetian abstract sculptures in solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" by Giuseppe Carli, dated
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sculpture shape represents a characteristic element of the Venetian gondola: the "forcola", where the oar is
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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