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Italian Carved Carrara Marble Art Deco Sculpture of “Stone Carver” by Barsanti

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WORKSHOP OF BARSANTI Italy, 20th century A Young Stone Carver Carrara marble signed to the back by Barsanti, Pietrasanta circa first half of the 20th century Item # 304QGS30Q A powerful study of a young stone-carver, he rests against the stone of his tradecraft, the young sculptor simple hefting his hammer in one hand and gingerly holding his chisel in his other hand as he braces his tired back against his leg. The image is a fine example of technical realism in the finely rendered nude study while it has the most subtle hints of angular stylizing that show the influence of the Art Deco period on the sculptor. His hair cuts at chaotic geometrical angles that frame the angularity of his face brilliantly. It is signed along the back of the sculpture by the House of Barsanti and noting its origin in their location in Pietrasanta. The workshop was founded in the small tuscan town of Pietrasanta in 1882 by Martino Barsanti not far from the Carrara marble quarries and in the early 20th century and has carved marble ever since. The firm continues to operate today, now in its 5th generation. Note: this is carved from a single solid block of Carrara marble and as a result is incredibly heavy, weighing in at over 300 lbs. It will certainly require some careful planning on how you will receive it, where it will be placed and also to make arrangements for assistance in receiving it. Unless other arrangements are made, our gallery shipments are always "curbside only", which means the driver will not unpack or assist in bringing the crated shipment past the nearest curb. Measurements: 30 1/2" H x 20" D x 17" W Condition Report: Fine original condition. Some minor chipping and wear to the stone throughout. Discoloration and trace grime. A powerful presentation. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Dimensions:

Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)

Style:

Art Deco (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Carrara Marble

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1920