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Oriano Galloni Metamorfosi dei Sensi Sculpture, Contemporary

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Metamorfosi Dei Sensi (Metamorphosis of the Senses) is a Sculpture in Carrara marble, wood, onyx and aluminum by artist Oriano Galloni (Carrera, Italy). His pieces display a masterful technical command and a tireless desire for experimentation, but, above all, they value artisanal work in a world that has bet on industrialization. This is the only piece like this ever made. The sculpture comes inserted in a wood squared white and black pedestal. With Base: 63.5 H x 10 W x 10 D.

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