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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

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Venetian abstract sculpture in solid walnut by Giuseppe Carli - 1961
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Massive Venetian abstract sculptures in solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" by Giuseppe Carli, dated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Nutwood

Furkel Sculpture in sunken Multicolor Finishes in Murano Glass, Italy
By Barbini
Located in Villaverla, IT
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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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Gondola "Fórcola" by Saverio Pastor
By Saverio Pastor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) sculptures. This is a "velàda"-type fórcola, used at the bow of a gondola; the slightly taller one I am
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Gondola "Fórcola" by Saverio Pastor
Gondola "Fórcola" by Saverio Pastor
H 22.5 in W 8.3 in D 10.2 in
Sandolo "Fórcola" by Saverio Pastor
By Saverio Pastor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) sculptures. This is a "velàda"-type fórcola, used at the stern position of a sandolo (a Venetian vessel
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Giuseppe Carli Oarlock Sculpture, Italy, 1953
Located in London, GB
particular fórcola is mounted on a steel pedestal, thus transforming it into a self-standing sculpture. Its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Giuseppe Carli Oarlock Sculpture, Italy, 1953
Giuseppe Carli Oarlock Sculpture, Italy, 1953
H 24.81 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Massive Venetian Abstract Solid Walnut Forcola Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive Venetian abstract solid walnut "Forcola (Oarlock)" sculpture by Giuseppe Carli, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Abstract Sculptural Forcola by Giuseppe Carli
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstract sculptural forcolas was recently featured in Dwell Magazine, from the collection of architect
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980, Wood Sculpture by G. Carli
Located in London, GB
remeri, or forcoli carvers, in Venice. He also carved sculptures in the forms of forcoli. The fórcola is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1980, Wood Sculpture by G. Carli
1980, Wood Sculpture by G. Carli
H 18.12 in W 6.3 in D 6.7 in
Wood Sculpture by G. Carli, 1983
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in Munster, NRW
remeri, or forcoli carvers, in Venice. He also carved sculptures in the forms of forcoli. The fórcola is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Sculpture by G. Carli, 1983
Wood Sculpture by G. Carli, 1983
H 21.07 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
"Fórcola" Sculpture by Giuseppe Carli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fórcola is an oarlock used on the gondolas of Venice. There are several kinds of fórcole, each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sculptures

"Forcola n ° 6" Wooden Statue by Giuseppe Carli, 1960s
By Giuseppe Carli
Located in Savona, IT
Statue executed in 1967 by Giuseppe Carli. Base and work in carved walnut. Signature and label on the work. Good general condition, some signs due to normal use over time. Dime...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

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