Renato Bertelli (1900-1974) after - Profilo Continuo del Duce

Rare reproduction of the famous 1933 masterpiece titled "Profilo Continuo del Duce", conceived by the Italian sculptor Renato Bertelli (1900–1974), a prominent figure in the Italian Futurist scene. At first glance it doesn’t look like a classic bust, but attentive observers will recognize with astonishment the characteristic profile of Mussolini on every side of the work, thanks to its pronounced jawline. For this reason the work is called the "Continuous Profile of the Duce": the profile remains identifiable from 360 degrees, whether viewed from the left, from the right, from the front or from the back. The project, innovative and decidedly avant-garde for the era, recalls mechanical aesthetic elements and was linked to Mussolini’s image as the interpreter of the working class and of the machine. This unusual bust format was often interpreted as a symbol of the omnipresent leader, always vigilant over the country. Art critic Marco Moretti observed that the plastic dynamics of the continuous profile convey, without rhetoric, the metaphor of a leader who is attentive and always present. The relationship between sculpture and photography is significant: the renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe produced a noted image of this work, underscoring its compositional value in art photography. This rare and exclusive resin reproduction stands out for its appearance and quality, finished with a silver-effect patina, and rests on a removable base. The resin specimen stands 14 cm tall, mounted on a black base 4 cm high; the overall object is therefore 18 cm tall, 11 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, weighing about 1.2 kg. Shipping will take place immediately after purchase, with tracking and careful packaging.

Estimate:£251.27

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