Mario Badioli - Mario Badioli - Sculpture, I Volti - 27 cm - Murano

Sculpture by Mario Badioli - The Faces, hand-signed glass - 1980 Monumental sculpture "Picasso's Face" - Mario Badioli - Solid and polychrome Murano glass - 4.5 kg Absolute masterpiece of contemporary Murano glass art, this monumental sculpture depicting a Picasso-inspired face is a leading work created by master Mario Badioli. The piece stands out for exceptional technical and aesthetic complexity: the flowing mane is modeled in matte black glass with white filigree veins, while the central face features multicolored blotches (ochre yellow, ruby red and deep blue) enclosed in a substantial thickness of transparent and cobalt blue solid glass. Completing the work are the original label from Vetreria Artistica Badioli on the front and the hand-engraved diamond-point signature "Badioli" on the base. Artist: Mario Badioli (signature engraved on the base) Manufacturing: Vetreria Artistica Badioli Murano (original seal present) Style: Picasso / Expressionism in Murano Glass Solid glass shaped hot-work, filigree and polychrome inclusions Height: 27 cm Width: ~21 cm Thickness: ~5 cm Weight: ~4.5 kg Conservation conditions: perfect, no chipping A piece of weight and high artistic value: it will be packed with maximum safety Tracked and insured shipping. Goods are shipped within the European Union and buyers outside the EU will have to pay taxes and customs duties in accordance with the law. If the winning bidder decides to cancel/withdraw, they will bear the risks and costs of all shipments and import duties for the return at the seller's expense.

Estimate:£548.07

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