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Place of Origin: Italian
A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto
A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto

A trio of carved wood primitive sculptures by Luciano Bertolotto

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary set of three carvings created from recycled wood from antique furniture by the acclaimed Italian artist Luciano Bertolotto (Pompi) . These naïf primitive style scul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Primitives

Materials

Wood

Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890
Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890

Prestigious Bronze Bust of Vincenzo Gemito "Alessandro" (Anastolè) 1890

Located in Manzano, IT

Fine bronze sculpture bearing the signature of the celebrated master of Neapolitan verismo, Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929). The work depicts a young boy with the distinctive features ...

Category

Late 19th Century Modern Antique Italian Primitives

Materials

Bronze

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...

Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Italian Primitives

Materials

Iron

Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s
Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s

Rustic Italian craft knife, signed, 1960s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Elegant handcrafted knife with rustic design, made with steel blade and natural wood handle. Presented on a handcrafted wooden base, enhanced by decorative carvings and metal details...

Category

20th Century Rustic Italian Primitives

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...

Category

1870s Primitive Antique Italian Primitives

Materials

Iron

Animal House arte animale
Animal House arte animale

Animal House arte animale

Located in Manzano, IT

Sotto il titolo Animal house, che richiama il famoso film ma con il quale non centra, Naka ha raccolto una serie di opere dove l’animale è protagonista in un contesto antropico. Il p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Primitives

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback
Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback

Bronze Sculpture: Oriental Knight on Horseback

Located in Manzano, IT

A richly detailed work of art, perfect for discerning collectors and luxury spaces that want to make a style statement. Thissculpture captures the dynamic power of a Knight or Warri...

Category

19th Century Modern Antique Italian Primitives

Materials

Bronze

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