15. Chimera
Estimate
EUR 3.000 - 5.000
Sold
EUR 8.500
Session
Tue, 15 June 2021 18:30
Dimensions
depth 20 cm, width 11 cm, height 27 cm, custom 27 Ã 11 Ã 20 cm
Description
bronze, signed left side, "D. Paciurea"
Research information
A variant of the bronze artwork can be found in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania, inv. 528/7174. The bronze work is reproduced in the monography "Paciurea", Ion Frunzetti, Meridiane Publishing House, Bucharest, 1989 on page 93. The detail from the opera is reproduced on the cover of the monography "Paciurea", Ion Frunzetti, Meridiane Publishing House, Bucharest, 1971. The work is a reinterpretation of the subject from the sculpture "RÄstignita" ("Crucified"), statuette made by Paciurea, in 1917, in remembrance of his sister, Ecaterina, who lost the battle with tuberculosis at the early age of 27. With a theme of high emotional intensity, the work introduces us to the deeply human creation of the sculptor who, through symbolic choices and expressionist manner, created in the '20s true sculptural masterpieces.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
depth 20 cm, width 11 cm, height 27 cm, custom 27 Ã 11 Ã 20 cm
Description
bronze, signed left side, "D. Paciurea"
Research information
A variant of the bronze artwork can be found in the collection of the National Museum of Art of Romania, inv. 528/7174. The bronze work is reproduced in the monography "Paciurea", Ion Frunzetti, Meridiane Publishing House, Bucharest, 1989 on page 93. The detail from the opera is reproduced on the cover of the monography "Paciurea", Ion Frunzetti, Meridiane Publishing House, Bucharest, 1971. The work is a reinterpretation of the subject from the sculpture "RÄstignita" ("Crucified"), statuette made by Paciurea, in 1917, in remembrance of his sister, Ecaterina, who lost the battle with tuberculosis at the early age of 27. With a theme of high emotional intensity, the work introduces us to the deeply human creation of the sculptor who, through symbolic choices and expressionist manner, created in the '20s true sculptural masterpieces.
Similar lots
132. George III style armchair, early 20th century, part of the historical collection Șerban Țuculescu-Maria Galaction
