Wrought Iron Man by Giovanni Grittani, 1970s

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Description

Hand-worked and welded iron sculpture attributed to Giovanni Grittani (Foggia, active between the 1960s and 1980s), an artist known for … Read more Hand-worked and welded iron sculpture attributed to Giovanni Grittani (Foggia, active between the 1960s and 1980s), an artist known for his stylized anthropomorphic figures and expressive use of raw metal.

The surface features an original dark patina, with rich, textured textures typical of his work.

The elongated posture and simplified armor iconographically recall the figure of Don Quixote, a recurring subject in modern imagery and very close to Grittani's narrative style.

Dimensions
• Height: 35 cm
• Width: 11 cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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