20th Century Italian White Marble Nude Male Torso on Black Marble Base

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A 20th-century Italian marble sculpture of a male torso, carved in the manner of classical Roman antiquity. The figure is … Read more A 20th-century Italian marble sculpture of a male torso, carved in the manner of classical Roman antiquity. The figure is executed in white marble with soft gray veining and is presented as a fragment: the head is missing, both arms are truncated (the right at the shoulder, the left higher), and the legs end mid-thigh. The torso shows a carefully modeled chest, abdomen, and hips, with the genitals clearly indicated. The sculpture is mounted on a circular black marble base by means of a simple metal rod. The contrast between the pale, veined marble of the figure and the dark base emphasizes the classical silhouette. Works of this type were produced in Italy in the 20th century as decorative interpretations of ancient Roman torsos, intended for the modern interior rather than as archaeological fragments. Origin: Italy

Date: 20th Century

Materials: White marble (figure), black marble (base)

Condition: As a deliberate fragment. Please refer to photographs.

Dimensions: Height 80 cm (31.5 in.) overall See less