Bronze & Marble Plaque Sculpture by Subirachs for Zegna, 1983

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A prestigious tabletop sculpture, a commemorative artist's plaque. This work was created by renowned sculptor josep maria subirachs for the … Read more A prestigious tabletop sculpture, a commemorative artist's plaque. This work was created by renowned sculptor josep maria subirachs for the haute couture house ermenegildo zegna. It is a limited edition (piece no. 10/425) created to celebrate the decade 1973-1983.

subject and style: design in the modernist/surrealist style, typical of subirachs. The bas-relief depicts a stylized male torso, divided in half: an anatomical part and a geometric part (reminiscent of a tailor's pattern) with the zegna "z" logo.

material and finish: the plaque is made of cast bronze (or heavy metal), with a splendid copper-colored and patinated finish that enhances the relief details.

base: the plaque is mounted on a striking veined marble base (yellow/ochre), with a slanted cut that gives it a monumental design.

ideal for art and design collectors, fashion enthusiasts (ermenegildo zegna), or as a prestigious paperweight/desk sculpture.

technical details and condition:

type: sculpture / paperweight / commemorative plaque (no. 10/425)
subject: abstract torso / ermenegildo zegna
manufacturer/artist: josep maria subirachs
materials: copper-plated bronze, marble base
period: 1983 (vintage)
dimensions:
marble base: 15 cm (w) x 6 cm (d) x 18 cm (h)
bronze plaque: 9.5 cm x 11 cm x 1 cm
condition: excellent vintage condition. The bronze has its original patina. The marble is intact, with no chips or cracks.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

it is sold "as is," and the and photographs are accurate. This piece has an attribution mark,
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