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Mid-Century Modernist 'Untitled' Terra-Cotta Head Sculpture signed Alexander Ney
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£4,509.17
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About the Item
This "Untitled" terra-cotta head sculpture by Alexander Ney encapsulates the artist’s distinct and evocative Modernist style. Handcrafted in 1986, the piece showcases Ney’s fascination with the human form, rendered in rich terra-cotta clay. The sculpture is characterized by dramatic, textured detailing, including perforated patterns and intricate surface treatments, which lend the piece an otherworldly and contemplative aura.
Ney’s work often bridges the past and the present, drawing on elements of ancient artistic traditions while pushing the boundaries of modernist expression. The head's enigmatic presence evokes a sense of timelessness, inviting reflection on humanity and identity. Signed by the artist, this exceptional piece demonstrates his mastery of material and form, making it a thought-provoking addition to any collection of modernist or figurative art. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, circa 1986
Dimensions:
Height: 14" x Width: 9" x Depth: 17.5"
Diameter of Base: 5.5"
- Creator:Alexander Ney (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1986
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU793445555932
Alexander Ney
Alexander Ney, born in 1939, is Russian-American sculptor and painter. He immigrated to the United States in 1974 and has since lived and worked in New York City. Developing several individualistic styles in modern art, he is most famous for his unique work in terra cotta sculpture, involving heavily perforated surfaces and intriguing forms. Notable collections of Ney’s sculptures, paintings and drawings are held at: Museum Beelden aan Zee, containing the largest collection of international sculpture in the Netherlands, The State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, The State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia, The State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, Russia, The Moscow Museum of Modern Art, Moscow, Russia, The National Centre for Contemporary Arts, Moscow, Russia, The ART4.RU Museum of Contemporary Russian Art, Moscow, Russia, The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, USA, The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, USA, The Yeshiva University Museum, New York, USA, The Mead Art Museum, Massachusetts, USA, The McMullen Museum of Art, Massachusetts, USA.
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