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“Passion Triptych” Life Size Erotic Relief by Karoy Kovacs

$8,800
£6,682.05
€7,641.42
CA$12,294.88
A$13,674.59
CHF 7,140.44
MX$166,405.17
NOK 91,194.36
SEK 85,524.23
DKK 57,030.86
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A wall-mounted allegorical figural group in hand painted plaster resin relief depicting life sized nude sculptures modeled in erotic positions and states of ecstasy, entitled Passion Triptych I, II and III by artist Karoy Kovacs, known professionally as Karoy. Signed on foot of central couple "Karoy 1997". In this listing the main image of the full assemblage the scale of each of the five elements relative to one another is our best approximation. Overall dimensions too are an estimation but depend upon the layout you prefer. Individual measurements: Central Couple 78" x 60" Single Female 72" x 26" Single Male 66" x 37" Large Cloud 64" x 30" Small Cloud 42" x 28" The depth of each relief is roughly 3-5 inches. Each piece attaches to the wall using a handfull of screws, Born in Transylvania, Karoy Kovacs attended a fine art school from the fifth grade going on to obtain a Master in Fine Arts diploma. In the US he is represented by Elena Bulatova Fine Art in Palm Springs. Presenting a wide spectrum of site-specific commissioned public/private sculptures, paintings and functional art, as well as self-initiated projects/concepts. These realistic or abstract artworks are finalized in bronze, aluminum, resin, terracotta, etc. The size varies from small to monumental depending on placement: indoors, outdoors, fountains, non-figurative installations, etc. As transition from bi-dimensional to tri-dimensional artworks, this genre requires a profound knowledge and understanding of sculpting. These forms emerging from the surface require an experienced eye and highly skilled sculpting abilities to generate a coherent artwork.
  • Creator:
    Karoy Kovacs (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 142 in (360.68 cm)Width: 123 in (312.42 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1997
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good with only very minor surface wear, flecks of paint loss and one hairline surface crack on the left arm of the female of the central couple. Ready to install.
  • Seller Location:
    Hanover, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU886636515252

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