Vintage Modernist Bronze Figure Holding Hammer Sculpture

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A striking vintage bronze sculpture depicting a highly stylized elongated human figure holding a hammer in one hand and a … Read more A striking vintage bronze sculpture depicting a highly stylized elongated human figure holding a hammer in one hand and a small tool or implement in the other. The figure is rendered with exaggerated proportions, openwork construction and simplified anatomical forms, giving the piece a distinctly modernist and almost Brutalist character.

The hammer and accompanying implement suggest a representation of a worker, craftsman or artisan, celebrating manual labor and craftsmanship. The bronze has developed a deep dark patina with areas of natural green verdigris, adding texture and character to the sculptural surface.

Standing on an integrated base, the figure has a strong graphic silhouette and expressive handmade quality. See less