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"The Man of the New Era", Socialist Realism Sculpture by Mihai Vatamanu, Ukraine
$4,382.18
£3,273.09
€3,700
CA$6,012.52
A$6,717.99
CHF 3,514.25
MX$82,384.03
NOK 44,905.46
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DKK 28,167.39
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A commanding and historically significant Socialist Realism sculpture titled "The Man of the New Era", hand-carved circa 1960s by Romanian-Ukrainian artist Mihai Vatamanu.
Executed in Baschioi stone, a rare and distinctive Romanian sandstone utilized for over a millennium—including in the construction of the Royal Palace of Bucharest —this piece channels the heroic idealism central to Eastern European art of the mid-20th century.
Baschioi stone represents a unique, heritage-rich Romanian sandstone
The Socialist Realism style, was prominent in Eastern Europe from the 1920s to the late 1960s
Strong cubist undertones reminiscent of works by Picasso, Archipenko, Csaky, and Modigliani
Born in 1929 in Hotin/Chotyn, Ukraine, Mihai Vatamanu was a distinguished sculptor, painter, and educator at the Art School of Constanța, Romania. His body of work bridges ideological realism with modernist abstraction, positioning him as a pivotal figure in mid-century Romanian sculpture.
This expressive male bust symbolizes the "positive hero"—a core figure in Socialist Realism, designed to embody the idealized man of progress and virtue. Vatamanu’s distinct angular modeling and minimalist execution reveal a subtle nod to **European Cubism**, blending ideological narrative with avant-garde aesthetics.
Provenance:
Directly from the artist’s studio, ensuring authenticity and historical lineage.
Reference Literature:
- Vlasiu, Joana (ed.). *Dictionary of Sculptors from Romania XIX–XX*, Vol. II, Letters H–Z. Romania Academy Publishing House, Bucharest, 2011, p. 340.
Extremely heavy, needs crate for shipping, which will be added to the shipping price.
- Creator:Mihai Vatamanu (Author, Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Genuine.
- Seller Location:Bochum, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: DEKOLET-40571stDibs: LU980445851902
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