Artisanal Italian Terracotta Sculpture of Man with Pipe, Apulia, 20th Century

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20th-century figurative sculpture in natural terracotta, attributed to the figula tradition of Italian folk craftsmanship (likely from the Apulia area). … Read more 20th-century figurative sculpture in natural terracotta, attributed to the figula tradition of Italian folk craftsmanship (likely from the Apulia area). It depicts a seated elderly man smoking a pipe, sculpted by hand and on a lathe with great expressiveness and attention to detail in his clothing and facial features. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the structure is perfectly intact, solid, and enriched by a warm natural patina that attests to its authenticity and historical value.

Technical Details:

Type: Sculpture / Freestanding Statue

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributable to Apulian Artisan Workshop / Italian Figula Tradition

Period: Attributable to the 20th Century (Vintage)

Subject and Style: Rustic folk craftsmanship / Seated elderly man with a pipe, hand-sculpted and lathe-turned on a hollow cylindrical base

Materials: Natural terracotta with a burnishing finish

Dimensions: Height 29.5 cm | 14 x 19 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; perfectly intact, solid, and well-preserved structure with a beautiful vintage patina.

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights 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.

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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