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Antoniucci Volti Bronze Sculpture, Nude Figure with Green Patina, 1978

$8,800
£6,653.61
€7,789.96
CA$12,520.22
A$12,735.35
CHF 7,308.79
MX$153,093.80
NOK 85,256.74
SEK 86,059.36
DKK 58,237.01

About the Item

Antoniucci VOLTI ( 1915-1989 ) Original bronze sculpture with green patina depicting a nude figure. Signed "Volti" and numbered "6/6" with Art Foundry / Toronto pastille. Circa 1978 Provenance: Comes from a private collection in La Crescenta, California, having been acquired by this collector in 1983. We would like to thank Pierre and Nicolas Antoniucci for having kindly confirmed the authenticity of this sculpture.
  • Creator:
    Antoniucci Volti (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Some marks on the bronze.
  • Seller Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881316883071

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