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Dora Arduini Bronze Gazelle Sculpture, Italy 1970s

$18,000
£13,486.32
€15,720.05
CA$25,335.31
A$28,367.60GST Included
CHF 14,679.44
MX$311,289.19
NOK 171,170.34
SEK 173,234.18
DKK 117,516.23

About the Item

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculptures An elegant and highly sculptural bronze gazelle sculpture by Italian artist Dora Arduini, created in Italy during the 1970s. Defined by its elongated proportions and expressive linear form, the piece captures a remarkable sense of movement and lightness despite its solid bronze construction. The gazelle is portrayed in a dynamic mid-motion pose, balancing delicately on slender legs while extending gracefully through the neck and horns. Arduini’s highly stylised approach transforms the animal into an almost architectural form, combining brutalist texture with refined organic lines. Expressive Italian Bronze Sculpture with Architectural Presence The raw textured bronze surface enhances the sculptural quality of the piece, creating depth and shadow throughout the form while preserving the handmade character of the work. The geometric base further reinforces the modernist composition, giving the sculpture a strong visual presence from every angle. Strongly representative of 1970s Italian sculptural design, the work reflects the experimental artistic language of the era, where abstraction and movement became central elements in decorative art and collectible sculpture. The elegant proportions and dynamic silhouette allow the sculpture to integrate beautifully into both contemporary and vintage interiors. About Dora Arduini Dora Arduini was an Italian sculptor recognised for her expressive bronze animal sculptures and monumental public artworks throughout Italy. Her works often explored movement, balance, and elongated organic forms, combining elements of Italian modernism with a raw sculptural aesthetic. Several of her larger-scale works were installed in public plazas and architectural spaces across Italy, contributing to her reputation as a distinctive voice within twentieth-century Italian sculpture. Today, Arduini’s bronze works are appreciated for their refined balance between abstraction and realism, making them increasingly collectible within the world of Italian mid-century art and design. Collectible Signed Italian Animal Sculpture The sculpture retains the artist’s signature mark, adding to its authenticity and collectibility. A rare and decorative example of Italian bronze artistry with a timeless and sophisticated presence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Byron Bay, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4258249997132

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