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Franco Adami Art

Italian
Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and met Ossip Zadkine at the Grande Chaumière, from whom he gained certain visions of sculpture. His great technical mastery and his vigorous temperament allow Franco ADAMI to work tirelessly on his half-human, half-animal forms, blending civilizations while maintaining his refined sense of quasi-mechanical forms-- hence creating a bridge between the past and the future-- with constant reference to the human condition. Franco ADAMI is undeniably part of the global artistic landscape today with a very personal oeuvre of sculpture that can range from intimate to monumental. Franco ADAMI lives and works between Paris and the Tuscan city of Pietrasanta to create his works of marble and cast bronze.
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Artist: Franco Adami
Naissance

Naissance

By Franco Adami

Located in PARIS, FR

 Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and met Ossip Zadkine at the Grande Chaumière, from whom...

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20th Century Franco Adami Art

Materials

Marble

La Cocotte
La Cocotte

La Cocotte

By Franco Adami

Located in PARIS, FR

Edition: 4 of 8 Created in 2002 21 x 17,5 x 11 Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and met ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Franco Adami Art

Materials

Bronze

Olmetto
Olmetto

Olmetto

By Franco Adami

Located in PARIS, FR

Edition: 1 of 6 Created in 1998 24 x 15,5 x 15,5 Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and met...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Franco Adami Art

Materials

Bronze

Familia 4/6
Familia 4/6

Familia 4/6

By Franco Adami

Located in PARIS, FR

Edition : 4 of 6 Created in 1998 21,5 x 13,5 x 13,5 Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Franco Adami Art

Materials

Bronze

La Naissance du Pelican
La Naissance du Pelican

La Naissance du Pelican

By Franco Adami

Located in PARIS, FR

Edition : 1 of 4 Created in 1998 20,5 x 13 x 13 cm Upon his arrival in Paris in 1957, Adami befriended the sculptors Collamarini and Renato Ischia at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, and ...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Franco Adami Art

Materials

Bronze

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Find a wide variety of authentic Franco Adami art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Franco Adami in bronze, metal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Franco Adami art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mirko Guida, Tom Otterness, and John Reeves. Franco Adami art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,431 and tops out at $18,862, while the average work can sell for $13,647.

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