Half Century Collection
Lot 253:
Description
Keywords: Art Nouveau Deco naturalistic form, bronze sculpture, female form, expressive craftsmanship, Italian artistic tradition, intricate detailing, coastal theme, seagulls
Salvatore Melani’s monumental bronze sculpture depicts a nude figure soaring alongside seagulls, embodying fluid motion and freedom. Circa 1930’s or 1940’s
Artist Bio: Salvatore Melani was an Italian sculptor born in Florence in 1901. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and later worked in Paris, where he was influenced by the Art Deco movement. Melani was known for his Art Deco sculptures, which were often made of bronze and depicted human figures in stylized, geometric forms. He exhibited his work in Italy and abroad, including at the Venice Biennale. Melani died in Florence in 1972.
Measurements: 19 x 34 x 9 in. (48.3 x 86.4 x 22.9 cm.) Approx
ID: 14
Condition: Overall Good Condition. Minor surface wear, wear commensurate with age. Please see photos.
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