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Post-Modernist Sculpture signed Ernest Trova, Profile Canto #83 in Matt Gray
$4,475
£3,405.83
€3,900.62
CA$6,364.97
A$6,975.09
CHF 3,642.54
MX$83,821.57
NOK 45,538.08
SEK 42,949.66
DKK 29,113.75
About the Item
This exceptional Post-Modernist sculpture, titled Profile Canto #83, was created in 1987 by renowned American artist Ernest Trova. A celebrated figure in the contemporary art world, Trova is best known for his allegorical works that explore the human condition, and this piece exemplifies his commitment to combining conceptual depth with striking visual form.
The architectural abstract motif of this sculpture is rendered in a refined matte gray finish, which serves as a dynamic sculptural element. A highly polished nickel figure emerges from the sleek black base of the composition, its metallic sheen offering a dramatic contrast to the subdued gray tones of the sculptural motif alongside. This interplay of matte and reflective surfaces creates a dynamic tension, drawing the eye to the figure as a conceptual and visual focal-point. The composition is balanced by a minimalistic black base, grounding the piece and enabling its sculptural elements to command attention.
Trova’s Profile Canto #83 reflects the artist's fascination with form, symmetry, and the human profile, exploring these themes through a modern lens. Its Post-Modernist aesthetic is evident in the juxtaposition of materials and finishes, as well as its abstract yet evocative design. The use of industrial materials like nickel speaks to a futuristic vision, while the matte gray surface lends an understated sophistication typical of the late 20th century's artistic innovations.
Signed by the artist, this sculpture stands as both a statement piece and a collectible object of art. As part of Trova’s wider body of work, it encapsulates his unique ability to balance striking minimalism with conceptual richness, making it a notable addition to any collection of contemporary or Post-Modernist design. Edition # 56/99 and signed on the undersurface of the piece denoting the maker. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, C. 1987
Dimensions:
Height: 14.5" x Width: 11.25" x Depth: 7"
- Creator:Ernest Trova (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1987
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU793446229302
Ernest Trova
In the early 1960s, St. Louis Sculptor Ernest Trova—who was entirely self-taught—began developing his pivotal theme of Falling Man, a stark and startling image that combines references to classical sculpture with an industrial aesthetic. In his Profile Canto series, Falling Man—depicted as an androgynous, mechanical figure—is folded and segmented as to be nearly undetectable amid the various geometric forms that comprise these works.
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