Christian Maas, Sarco, Metal, 2007

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Cast aluminium realized in 2007, and author's signature and bearing foundry mark. A striking and characterful aluminium sculpture of a … Read more Cast aluminium realized in 2007, and author's signature and bearing foundry mark. A striking and characterful aluminium sculpture of a bulldog by contemporary artist Christian Maas, rendered in a bold, stylized manner that combines humor with a sense of sculptural presence. The compact, crouching animal is depicted frontally, with exaggerated features: a broad, protruding snout, bulging eyes, and sharply defined jowls. The form is encircled by a spiked collar, whose pronounced studs and central spike reinforce the work’s playful yet assertive personality. The animal’s squat stance and forward-facing posture convey both tension and charm, balancing caricature with a sculptural solidity. The surface is finished in a highly polished aluminium, creating a reflective, almost liquid-like skin that accentuates the modelling and lends the piece a contemporary industrial aesthetic. Subtle irregularities and casting textures remain visible, emphasizing the handmade quality of the work and its material authenticity. Maas’s work often explores stylized animal forms, combining wit, distortion, and tactile surface treatment within a modern sculptural language. Condition: light surface wear and minor abrasions consistent with handling, light surface wear and minor abrasions consistent with handling See less